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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.86, 247.50 and 175.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.86, 247.50 and 175.08 is: 240.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.86 : 247.50 = 175.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.86/247.50 = 175.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.86x = 247.50 × 175.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.86x = 43,332.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,332.30/179.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.92

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