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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.46, 247.32 and 170.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.46, 247.32 and 170.01 is: 234.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.46 : 247.32 = 170.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.46/247.32 = 170.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.46x = 247.32 × 170.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.46x = 42,046.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,046.87/179.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.30

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