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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.31, 270.21 and 179.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.31, 270.21 and 179.31 is: 270.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.31 : 270.21 = 179.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.31/270.21 = 179.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.31x = 270.21 × 179.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.31x = 48,451.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,451.36/179.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.21

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