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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.26, 268.26 and 174.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.26, 268.26 and 174.06 is: 260.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.26 : 268.26 = 174.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.26/268.26 = 174.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.26x = 268.26 × 174.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.26x = 46,693.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,693.34/179.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.48

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