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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.30, 269.14 and 152.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.30, 269.14 and 152.16 is: 228.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.30 : 269.14 = 152.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.30/269.14 = 152.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.30x = 269.14 × 152.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.30x = 40,952.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,952.34/179.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.40

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