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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.98, 269.98 and 167.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.98, 269.98 and 167.22 is: 250.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.98 : 269.98 = 167.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.98/269.98 = 167.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.98x = 269.98 × 167.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.98x = 45,146.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,146.06/179.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.84

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