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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.76, 270.02 and 155.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.76, 270.02 and 155.40 is: 233.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.76 : 270.02 = 155.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.76/270.02 = 155.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.76x = 270.02 × 155.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.76x = 41,961.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,961.11/179.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.43

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