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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.90, 248.57 and 173.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.90, 248.57 and 173.07 is: 239.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.90 : 248.57 = 173.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.90/248.57 = 173.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.90x = 248.57 × 173.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.90x = 43,019.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,019.79/179.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.13

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