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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.12, 267.96 and 159.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.12, 267.96 and 159.63 is: 238.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.12 : 267.96 = 159.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.12/267.96 = 159.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.12x = 267.96 × 159.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.12x = 42,774.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,774.45/179.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.81

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