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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.40, 268.61 and 163.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.40, 268.61 and 163.17 is: 244.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.40 : 268.61 = 163.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.40/268.61 = 163.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.40x = 268.61 × 163.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.40x = 43,828.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,828.28/179.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.30

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