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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.79, 247.92 and 169.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.79, 247.92 and 169.32 is: 233.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.79 : 247.92 = 169.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.79/247.92 = 169.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.79x = 247.92 × 169.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.79x = 41,978.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,978.99/179.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.49

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