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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.23, 269.30 and 174.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.23, 269.30 and 174.21 is: 261.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.23 : 269.30 = 174.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.23/269.30 = 174.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.23x = 269.30 × 174.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.23x = 46,915.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,915.19/179.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.76

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