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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.94, 269.91 and 164.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.94, 269.91 and 164.91 is: 247.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.94 : 269.91 = 164.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.94/269.91 = 164.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.94x = 269.91 × 164.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.94x = 44,510.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,510.86/179.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.37

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