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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.49, 267.63 and 176.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.49, 267.63 and 176.25 is: 262.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.49 : 267.63 = 176.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.49/267.63 = 176.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.49x = 267.63 × 176.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.49x = 47,169.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,169.79/179.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.80

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