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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.44, 267.56 and 171.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.44, 267.56 and 171.88 is: 256.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.44 : 267.56 = 171.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.44/267.56 = 171.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.44x = 267.56 × 171.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.44x = 45,988.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,988.21/179.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.29

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