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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.43, 269.55 and 155.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.43, 269.55 and 155.94 is: 234.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.43 : 269.55 = 155.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.43/269.55 = 155.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.43x = 269.55 × 155.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.43x = 42,033.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,033.63/179.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.26

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