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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.14, 268.17 and 165.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.14, 268.17 and 165.47 is: 247.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.14 : 268.17 = 165.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.14/268.17 = 165.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.14x = 268.17 × 165.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.14x = 44,374.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,374.05/179.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.71

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