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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.64, 268.23 and 158.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.64, 268.23 and 158.04 is: 235.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.64 : 268.23 = 158.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.64/268.23 = 158.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.64x = 268.23 × 158.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.64x = 42,391.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,391.07/179.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.98

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