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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.48, 269.40 and 169.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.48, 269.40 and 169.88 is: 254.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.48 : 269.40 = 169.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.48/269.40 = 169.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.48x = 269.40 × 169.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.48x = 45,765.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,765.67/179.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.99

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