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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.40, 268.26 and 170.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.40, 268.26 and 170.28 is: 254.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.40 : 268.26 = 170.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.40/268.26 = 170.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.40x = 268.26 × 170.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.40x = 45,679.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,679.31/179.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.62

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