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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.61, 247.62 and 161.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.61, 247.62 and 161.11 is: 222.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.61 : 247.62 = 161.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.61/247.62 = 161.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.61x = 247.62 × 161.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.61x = 39,894.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,894.06/179.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.11

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