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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.82, 269.73 and 155.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.82, 269.73 and 155.39 is: 233.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.82 : 269.73 = 155.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.82/269.73 = 155.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.82x = 269.73 × 155.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.82x = 41,912.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,912.00/179.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.08

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