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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.21, 269.15 and 171.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.21, 269.15 and 171.53 is: 257.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.21 : 269.15 = 171.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.21/269.15 = 171.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.21x = 269.15 × 171.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.21x = 46,167.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,167.30/179.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.62

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