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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.79, 247.32 and 178.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.79, 247.32 and 178.62 is: 245.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.79 : 247.32 = 178.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.79/247.32 = 178.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.79x = 247.32 × 178.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.79x = 44,176.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,176.30/179.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.71

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