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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.68, 269.52 and 163.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.68, 269.52 and 163.52 is: 245.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.68 : 269.52 = 163.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.68/269.52 = 163.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.68x = 269.52 × 163.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.68x = 44,071.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,071.91/179.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.28

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