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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.38, 246.84 and 173.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.38, 246.84 and 173.44 is: 238.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.38 : 246.84 = 173.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.38/246.84 = 173.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.38x = 246.84 × 173.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.38x = 42,810.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,810.70/179.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.67

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