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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.76, 270.08 and 156.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.76, 270.08 and 156.28 is: 234.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.76 : 270.08 = 156.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.76/270.08 = 156.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.76x = 270.08 × 156.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.76x = 42,208.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,208.10/179.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.80

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