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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.61, 248.84 and 175.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.61, 248.84 and 175.15 is: 242.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.61 : 248.84 = 175.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.61/248.84 = 175.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.61x = 248.84 × 175.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.61x = 43,584.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,584.33/179.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.66

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