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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.38, 268.86 and 153.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.38, 268.86 and 153.86 is: 230.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.38 : 268.86 = 153.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.38/268.86 = 153.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.38x = 268.86 × 153.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.38x = 41,366.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,366.80/179.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.61

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