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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.94, 248.40 and 175.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.94, 248.40 and 175.08 is: 241.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.94 : 248.40 = 175.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.94/248.40 = 175.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.94x = 248.40 × 175.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.94x = 43,489.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,489.87/179.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.69

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