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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.47, 268.94 and 165.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.47, 268.94 and 165.97 is: 248.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.47 : 268.94 = 165.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.47/268.94 = 165.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.47x = 268.94 × 165.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.47x = 44,635.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,635.14/179.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.71

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