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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.53, 268.82 and 155.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.53, 268.82 and 155.12 is: 232.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.53 : 268.82 = 155.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.53/268.82 = 155.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.53x = 268.82 × 155.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.53x = 41,698.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,698.58/179.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.27

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