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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.15, 267.24 and 173.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.15, 267.24 and 173.44 is: 258.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.15 : 267.24 = 173.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.15/267.24 = 173.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.15x = 267.24 × 173.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.15x = 46,350.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,350.60/179.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.73

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