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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.48, 267.90 and 167.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.48, 267.90 and 167.44 is: 249.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.48 : 267.90 = 167.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.48/267.90 = 167.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.48x = 267.90 × 167.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.48x = 44,857.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,857.18/179.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.93

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