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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.74, 268.96 and 155.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.74, 268.96 and 155.65 is: 232.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.74 : 268.96 = 155.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.74/268.96 = 155.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.74x = 268.96 × 155.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.74x = 41,864.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,864.58/179.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.91

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