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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.99, 248.40 and 174.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.99, 248.40 and 174.32 is: 240.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.99 : 248.40 = 174.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.99/248.40 = 174.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.99x = 248.40 × 174.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.99x = 43,301.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,301.09/179.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.57

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