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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.41, 267.67 and 162.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.41, 267.67 and 162.11 is: 241.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.41 : 267.67 = 162.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.41/267.67 = 162.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.41x = 267.67 × 162.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.41x = 43,391.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,391.98/179.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.86

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