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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.72, 247.38 and 162.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.72, 247.38 and 162.18 is: 223.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.72 : 247.38 = 162.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.72/247.38 = 162.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.72x = 247.38 × 162.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.72x = 40,120.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,120.09/179.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.24

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