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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.88, 268.44 and 164.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.88, 268.44 and 164.52 is: 245.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.88 : 268.44 = 164.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.88/268.44 = 164.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.88x = 268.44 × 164.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.88x = 44,163.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,163.75/179.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.52

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