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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.42, 268.82 and 156.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.42, 268.82 and 156.33 is: 234.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.42 : 268.82 = 156.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.42/268.82 = 156.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.42x = 268.82 × 156.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.42x = 42,024.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,024.44/179.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.23

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