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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.88, 247.50 and 175.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.88, 247.50 and 175.79 is: 241.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.88 : 247.50 = 175.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.88/247.50 = 175.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.88x = 247.50 × 175.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.88x = 43,506.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,506.79/179.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.87

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