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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.52, 247.32 and 167.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.52, 247.32 and 167.04 is: 230.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.52 : 247.32 = 167.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.52/247.32 = 167.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.52x = 247.32 × 167.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.52x = 41,312.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,312.33/179.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.13

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