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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.44, 268.56 and 153.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.44, 268.56 and 153.66 is: 229.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.44 : 268.56 = 153.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.44/268.56 = 153.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.44x = 268.56 × 153.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.44x = 41,266.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,266.93/179.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.98

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