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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.68, 268.04 and 168.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.68, 268.04 and 168.88 is: 251.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.68 : 268.04 = 168.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.68/268.04 = 168.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.68x = 268.04 × 168.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.68x = 45,266.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,266.60/179.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.93

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