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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.60, 268.84 and 167.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.60, 268.84 and 167.76 is: 251.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.60 : 268.84 = 167.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.60/268.84 = 167.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.60x = 268.84 × 167.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.60x = 45,100.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,100.60/179.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.12

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