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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.73, 269.19 and 161.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.73, 269.19 and 161.51 is: 241.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.73 : 269.19 = 161.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.73/269.19 = 161.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.73x = 269.19 × 161.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.73x = 43,475.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,475.53/179.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.89

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