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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.29, 268.15 and 156.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.29, 268.15 and 156.13 is: 233.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.29 : 268.15 = 156.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.29/268.15 = 156.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.29x = 268.15 × 156.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.29x = 41,866.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,866.20/179.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.51

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