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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.10, 268.68 and 169.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.10, 268.68 and 169.56 is: 254.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.10 : 268.68 = 169.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.10/268.68 = 169.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.10x = 268.68 × 169.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.10x = 45,557.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,557.38/179.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.37

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