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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.26, 269.11 and 152.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.26, 269.11 and 152.37 is: 228.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.26 : 269.11 = 152.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.26/269.11 = 152.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.26x = 269.11 × 152.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.26x = 41,004.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,004.29/179.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.74

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