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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.02, 268.71 and 161.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.02, 268.71 and 161.02 is: 241.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.02 : 268.71 = 161.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.02/268.71 = 161.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.02x = 268.71 × 161.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.02x = 43,267.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,267.68/179.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.69

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