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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.88, 269.68 and 165.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.88, 269.68 and 165.36 is: 247.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.88 : 269.68 = 165.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.88/269.68 = 165.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.88x = 269.68 × 165.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.88x = 44,594.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,594.28/179.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.91

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