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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.79, 269.69 and 164.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.79, 269.69 and 164.61 is: 246.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.79 : 269.69 = 164.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.79/269.69 = 164.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.79x = 269.69 × 164.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.79x = 44,392.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,392.85/179.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.92

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