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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.10, 267.26 and 177.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.10, 267.26 and 177.57 is: 264.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.10 : 267.26 = 177.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.10/267.26 = 177.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.10x = 267.26 × 177.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.10x = 47,457.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,457.36/179.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.98

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