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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.51, 269.49 and 153.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.51, 269.49 and 153.99 is: 231.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.51 : 269.49 = 153.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.51/269.49 = 153.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.51x = 269.49 × 153.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.51x = 41,498.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,498.77/179.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.18

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