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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.94, 268.28 and 159.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.94, 268.28 and 159.30 is: 237.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.94 : 268.28 = 159.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.94/268.28 = 159.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.94x = 268.28 × 159.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.94x = 42,737.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,737.00/179.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.51

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