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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.17, 259.30 and 179.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.17, 259.30 and 179.21 is: 246.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.17 : 259.30 = 179.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.17/259.30 = 179.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.17x = 259.30 × 179.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.17x = 46,470.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,470.03/188.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.95

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