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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.48, 267.50 and 175.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.48, 267.50 and 175.88 is: 262.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.48 : 267.50 = 175.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.48/267.50 = 175.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.48x = 267.50 × 175.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.48x = 47,047.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,047.90/179.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.13

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