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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.85, 249.23 and 176.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.85, 249.23 and 176.61 is: 244.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.85 : 249.23 = 176.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.85/249.23 = 176.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.85x = 249.23 × 176.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.85x = 44,016.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,016.51/179.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.74

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