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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.41, 269.17 and 164.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.41, 269.17 and 164.14 is: 246.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.41 : 269.17 = 164.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.41/269.17 = 164.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.41x = 269.17 × 164.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.41x = 44,181.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,181.56/179.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.26

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