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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.22, 268.83 and 170.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.22, 268.83 and 170.48 is: 255.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.22 : 268.83 = 170.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.22/268.83 = 170.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.22x = 268.83 × 170.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.22x = 45,828.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,828.79/179.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.71

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