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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.73, 269.53 and 152.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.73, 269.53 and 152.44 is: 228.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.73 : 269.53 = 152.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.73/269.53 = 152.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.73x = 269.53 × 152.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.73x = 41,086.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,086.10/179.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.60

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