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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.83, 269.35 and 170.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.83, 269.35 and 170.19 is: 256.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.83 : 269.35 = 170.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.83/269.35 = 170.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.83x = 269.35 × 170.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.83x = 45,840.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,840.25/178.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.33

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