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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.42, 268.68 and 153.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.42, 268.68 and 153.71 is: 230.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.42 : 268.68 = 153.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.42/268.68 = 153.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.42x = 268.68 × 153.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.42x = 41,297.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,297.46/179.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.18

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