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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.98, 246.71 and 179.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.98, 246.71 and 179.69 is: 246.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.98 : 246.71 = 179.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.98/246.71 = 179.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.98x = 246.71 × 179.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.98x = 44,330.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,330.54/179.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.31

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