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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.28, 268.44 and 158.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.28, 268.44 and 158.64 is: 237.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.28 : 268.44 = 158.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.28/268.44 = 158.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.28x = 268.44 × 158.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.28x = 42,585.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,585.32/179.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.54

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