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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.20, 268.66 and 161.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.20, 268.66 and 161.69 is: 242.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.20 : 268.66 = 161.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.20/268.66 = 161.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.20x = 268.66 × 161.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.20x = 43,438.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,438.49/179.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.40

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