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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.36, 247.34 and 172.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.36, 247.34 and 172.34 is: 237.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.36 : 247.34 = 172.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.36/247.34 = 172.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.36x = 247.34 × 172.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.36x = 42,624.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,624.48/179.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.65

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