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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.60, 247.08 and 165.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.60, 247.08 and 165.92 is: 228.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.60 : 247.08 = 165.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.60/247.08 = 165.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.60x = 247.08 × 165.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.60x = 40,995.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,995.51/179.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.26

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