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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.16, 267.11 and 174.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.16, 267.11 and 174.67 is: 260.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.16 : 267.11 = 174.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.16/267.11 = 174.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.16x = 267.11 × 174.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.16x = 46,655.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,655.56/179.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.41

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