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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.70, 269.19 and 161.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.70, 269.19 and 161.49 is: 241.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.70 : 269.19 = 161.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.70/269.19 = 161.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.70x = 269.19 × 161.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.70x = 43,471.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,471.49/179.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.91

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