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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.30, 268.65 and 157.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.30, 268.65 and 157.28 is: 235.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.30 : 268.65 = 157.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.30/268.65 = 157.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.30x = 268.65 × 157.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.30x = 42,253.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,253.27/179.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.66

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