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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.03, 268.16 and 174.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.03, 268.16 and 174.17 is: 260.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.03 : 268.16 = 174.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.03/268.16 = 174.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.03x = 268.16 × 174.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.03x = 46,703.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,703.22/179.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.88

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