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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.04, 268.20 and 177.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.04, 268.20 and 177.12 is: 265.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.04 : 268.20 = 177.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.04/268.20 = 177.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.04x = 268.20 × 177.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.04x = 47,503.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,503.58/179.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.32

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