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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.16, 267.89 and 153.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.16, 267.89 and 153.78 is: 229.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.16 : 267.89 = 153.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.16/267.89 = 153.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.16x = 267.89 × 153.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.16x = 41,195.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,195.36/179.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.94

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