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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.43, 247.48 and 176.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.43, 247.48 and 176.19 is: 243.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.43 : 247.48 = 176.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.43/247.48 = 176.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.43x = 247.48 × 176.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.43x = 43,603.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,603.50/179.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.01

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