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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.74, 248.07 and 161.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.74, 248.07 and 161.50 is: 222.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.74 : 248.07 = 161.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.74/248.07 = 161.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.74x = 248.07 × 161.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.74x = 40,063.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,063.31/179.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.90

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