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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.64, 268.88 and 156.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.64, 268.88 and 156.40 is: 234.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.64 : 268.88 = 156.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.64/268.88 = 156.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.64x = 268.88 × 156.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.64x = 42,052.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,052.83/179.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.10

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