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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.50, 268.79 and 164.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.50, 268.79 and 164.46 is: 246.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.50 : 268.79 = 164.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.50/268.79 = 164.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.50x = 268.79 × 164.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.50x = 44,205.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,205.20/179.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.28

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