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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.80, 268.40 and 167.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.80, 268.40 and 167.78 is: 250.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.80 : 268.40 = 167.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.80/268.40 = 167.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.80x = 268.40 × 167.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.80x = 45,032.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,032.15/179.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.46

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