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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.06, 269.84 and 173.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.06, 269.84 and 173.60 is: 261.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.06 : 269.84 = 173.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.06/269.84 = 173.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.06x = 269.84 × 173.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.06x = 46,842.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,842.01/179.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.61

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