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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.34, 267.12 and 168.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.34, 267.12 and 168.10 is: 250.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.34 : 267.12 = 168.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.34/267.12 = 168.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.34x = 267.12 × 168.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.34x = 44,902.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,902.87/179.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.38

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