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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.41, 268.69 and 173.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.41, 268.69 and 173.34 is: 259.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.41 : 268.69 = 173.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.41/268.69 = 173.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.41x = 268.69 × 173.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.41x = 46,574.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,574.72/179.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.60

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