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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.64, 247.95 and 168.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.64, 247.95 and 168.11 is: 232.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.64 : 247.95 = 168.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.64/247.95 = 168.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.64x = 247.95 × 168.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.64x = 41,681.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,681.63/179.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.03

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