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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.28, 267.48 and 161.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.28, 267.48 and 161.04 is: 240.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.28 : 267.48 = 161.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.28/267.48 = 161.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.28x = 267.48 × 161.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.28x = 43,074.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,074.98/179.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.27

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