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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.42, 269.06 and 162.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.42, 269.06 and 162.41 is: 243.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.42 : 269.06 = 162.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.42/269.06 = 162.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.42x = 269.06 × 162.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.42x = 43,695.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,695.88/179.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.55

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