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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.68, 268.28 and 152.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.68, 268.28 and 152.68 is: 227.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.68 : 268.28 = 152.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.68/268.28 = 152.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.68x = 268.28 × 152.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.68x = 40,960.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,960.99/179.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.97

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