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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.19, 267.39 and 175.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.19, 267.39 and 175.05 is: 261.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.19 : 267.39 = 175.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.19/267.39 = 175.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.19x = 267.39 × 175.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.19x = 46,806.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,806.62/179.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.21

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