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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.58, 248.01 and 168.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.58, 248.01 and 168.58 is: 232.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.58 : 248.01 = 168.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.58/248.01 = 168.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.58x = 248.01 × 168.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.58x = 41,809.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,809.53/179.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.82

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