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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.94, 247.02 and 165.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.94, 247.02 and 165.36 is: 227.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.94 : 247.02 = 165.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.94/247.02 = 165.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.94x = 247.02 × 165.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.94x = 40,847.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,847.23/179.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.00

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