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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.88, 268.53 and 161.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.88, 268.53 and 161.64 is: 241.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.88 : 268.53 = 161.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.88/268.53 = 161.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.88x = 268.53 × 161.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.88x = 43,405.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,405.19/179.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.30

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