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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.36, 268.63 and 175.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.36, 268.63 and 175.31 is: 262.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.36 : 268.63 = 175.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.36/268.63 = 175.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.36x = 268.63 × 175.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.36x = 47,091.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,091.74/179.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.56

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