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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.97, 248.32 and 161.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.97, 248.32 and 161.29 is: 222.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.97 : 248.32 = 161.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.97/248.32 = 161.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.97x = 248.32 × 161.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.97x = 40,051.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,051.14/179.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.54

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