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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.02, 267.08 and 168.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.02, 267.08 and 168.94 is: 252.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.02 : 267.08 = 168.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.02/267.08 = 168.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.02x = 267.08 × 168.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.02x = 45,120.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,120.50/179.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.04

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