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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.88, 269.30 and 157.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.88, 269.30 and 157.32 is: 235.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.88 : 269.30 = 157.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.88/269.30 = 157.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.88x = 269.30 × 157.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.88x = 42,365.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,365.49/179.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.52

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