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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.26, 269.07 and 173.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.26, 269.07 and 173.14 is: 259.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.26 : 269.07 = 173.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.26/269.07 = 173.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.26x = 269.07 × 173.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.26x = 46,586.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,586.78/179.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.88

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