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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.74, 269.34 and 167.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.74, 269.34 and 167.46 is: 250.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.74 : 269.34 = 167.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.74/269.34 = 167.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.74x = 269.34 × 167.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.74x = 45,103.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,103.68/179.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.94

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