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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.37, 269.33 and 171.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.37, 269.33 and 171.67 is: 257.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.37 : 269.33 = 171.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.37/269.33 = 171.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.37x = 269.33 × 171.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.37x = 46,235.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,235.88/179.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.77

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