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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.30, 269.71 and 156.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.30, 269.71 and 156.23 is: 235.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.30 : 269.71 = 156.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.30/269.71 = 156.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.30x = 269.71 × 156.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.30x = 42,136.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,136.94/179.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.01

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