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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.53, 245.79 and 169.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.53, 245.79 and 169.41 is: 233.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.53 : 245.79 = 169.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.53/245.79 = 169.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.53x = 245.79 × 169.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.53x = 41,639.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,639.28/178.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.23

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