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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.29, 267.09 and 168.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.29, 267.09 and 168.09 is: 250.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.29 : 267.09 = 168.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.29/267.09 = 168.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.29x = 267.09 × 168.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.29x = 44,893.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,893.53/179.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.39

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