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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.44, 247.25 and 173.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.44, 247.25 and 173.12 is: 238.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.44 : 247.25 = 173.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.44/247.25 = 173.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.44x = 247.25 × 173.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.44x = 42,803.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,803.12/179.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.54

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