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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.67, 268.77 and 154.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.67, 268.77 and 154.93 is: 231.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.67 : 268.77 = 154.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.67/268.77 = 154.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.67x = 268.77 × 154.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.67x = 41,640.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,640.54/179.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.76

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