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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.92, 246.21 and 176.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.92, 246.21 and 176.14 is: 241.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.92 : 246.21 = 176.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.92/246.21 = 176.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.92x = 246.21 × 176.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.92x = 43,367.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,367.43/179.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.04

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