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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.76, 267.79 and 168.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.76, 267.79 and 168.56 is: 251.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.76 : 267.79 = 168.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.76/267.79 = 168.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.76x = 267.79 × 168.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.76x = 45,136.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,136.92/179.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.10

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