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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.68, 247.96 and 165.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.68, 247.96 and 165.90 is: 228.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.68 : 247.96 = 165.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.68/247.96 = 165.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.68x = 247.96 × 165.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.68x = 41,136.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,136.56/179.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.94

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