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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.26, 267.20 and 168.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.26, 267.20 and 168.99 is: 251.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.26 : 267.20 = 168.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.26/267.20 = 168.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.26x = 267.20 × 168.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.26x = 45,152.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,152.91/179.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.88

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