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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.86, 247.76 and 168.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.86, 247.76 and 168.52 is: 232.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.86 : 247.76 = 168.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.86/247.76 = 168.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.86x = 247.76 × 168.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.86x = 41,750.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,750.43/179.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.13

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