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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.69, 269.29 and 157.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.69, 269.29 and 157.97 is: 236.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.69 : 269.29 = 157.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.69/269.29 = 157.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.69x = 269.29 × 157.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.69x = 42,540.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,540.02/179.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.74

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