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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.24, 269.58 and 157.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.24, 269.58 and 157.64 is: 237.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.24 : 269.58 = 157.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.24/269.58 = 157.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.24x = 269.58 × 157.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.24x = 42,496.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,496.59/179.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.09

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