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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.37, 268.83 and 167.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.37, 268.83 and 167.85 is: 251.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.37 : 268.83 = 167.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.37/268.83 = 167.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.37x = 268.83 × 167.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.37x = 45,123.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,123.12/179.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.56

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