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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.02, 266.72 and 169.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.02, 266.72 and 169.84 is: 253.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.02 : 266.72 = 169.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.02/266.72 = 169.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.02x = 266.72 × 169.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.02x = 45,299.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,299.72/179.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.04

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