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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.45, 269.63 and 168.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.45, 269.63 and 168.51 is: 253.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.45 : 269.63 = 168.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.45/269.63 = 168.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.45x = 269.63 × 168.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.45x = 45,436.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,436.15/179.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.20

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