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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.56, 269.58 and 155.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.56, 269.58 and 155.80 is: 233.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.56 : 269.58 = 155.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.56/269.58 = 155.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.56x = 269.58 × 155.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.56x = 42,000.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,000.56/179.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.91

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