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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.53, 247.17 and 170.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.53, 247.17 and 170.41 is: 234.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.53 : 247.17 = 170.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.53/247.17 = 170.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.53x = 247.17 × 170.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.53x = 42,120.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,120.24/179.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.61

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