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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.52, 269.52 and 174.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.52, 269.52 and 174.72 is: 262.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.52 : 269.52 = 174.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.52/269.52 = 174.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.52x = 269.52 × 174.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.52x = 47,090.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,090.53/179.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.31

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