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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.14, 269.06 and 159.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.14, 269.06 and 159.03 is: 238.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.14 : 269.06 = 159.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.14/269.06 = 159.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.14x = 269.06 × 159.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.14x = 42,788.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,788.61/179.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.86

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