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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.35, 245.87 and 170.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.35, 245.87 and 170.54 is: 233.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.35 : 245.87 = 170.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.35/245.87 = 170.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.35x = 245.87 × 170.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.35x = 41,930.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,930.15/179.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.79

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