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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.60, 269.51 and 172.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.60, 269.51 and 172.53 is: 258.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.60 : 269.51 = 172.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.60/269.51 = 172.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.60x = 269.51 × 172.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.60x = 46,497.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,497.70/179.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.90

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