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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.44, 267.53 and 169.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.44, 267.53 and 169.11 is: 252.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.44 : 267.53 = 169.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.44/267.53 = 169.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.44x = 267.53 × 169.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.44x = 45,241.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,241.15/179.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.13

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