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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.30, 268.16 and 156.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.30, 268.16 and 156.83 is: 234.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.30 : 268.16 = 156.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.30/268.16 = 156.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.30x = 268.16 × 156.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.30x = 42,053.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,053.41/179.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.55

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