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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.48, 267.22 and 177.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.48, 267.22 and 177.32 is: 264.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.48 : 267.22 = 177.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.48/267.22 = 177.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.48x = 267.22 × 177.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.48x = 47,383.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,383.45/179.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.00

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