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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.29, 267.50 and 159.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.29, 267.50 and 159.80 is: 238.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.29 : 267.50 = 159.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.29/267.50 = 159.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.29x = 267.50 × 159.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.29x = 42,745.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,745.70/179.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.41

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