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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.12, 269.73 and 156.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.12, 269.73 and 156.56 is: 235.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.12 : 269.73 = 156.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.12/269.73 = 156.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.12x = 269.73 × 156.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.12x = 42,227.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,227.58/179.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.76

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