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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.07, 267.33 and 156.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.07, 267.33 and 156.03 is: 232.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.07 : 267.33 = 156.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.07/267.33 = 156.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.07x = 267.33 × 156.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.07x = 41,711.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,711.50/179.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.93

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