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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.36, 247.34 and 169.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.36, 247.34 and 169.11 is: 233.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.36 : 247.34 = 169.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.36/247.34 = 169.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.36x = 247.34 × 169.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.36x = 41,826.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,826.82/179.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.21

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