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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.07, 267.15 and 159.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.07, 267.15 and 159.47 is: 237.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.07 : 267.15 = 159.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.07/267.15 = 159.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.07x = 267.15 × 159.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.07x = 42,601.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,601.07/179.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.90

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