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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.79, 268.23 and 153.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.79, 268.23 and 153.81 is: 229.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.79 : 268.23 = 153.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.79/268.23 = 153.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.79x = 268.23 × 153.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.79x = 41,256.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,256.46/179.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.47

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