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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.61, 268.11 and 165.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.61, 268.11 and 165.15 is: 246.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.61 : 268.11 = 165.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.61/268.11 = 165.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.61x = 268.11 × 165.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.61x = 44,278.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,278.37/179.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.53

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