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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.48, 269.38 and 178.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.48, 269.38 and 178.14 is: 267.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.48 : 269.38 = 178.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.48/269.38 = 178.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.48x = 269.38 × 178.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.48x = 47,987.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,987.35/179.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.37

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