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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.60, 259.70 and 179.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.60, 259.70 and 179.60 is: 259.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.60 : 259.70 = 179.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.60/259.70 = 179.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.60x = 259.70 × 179.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.60x = 46,642.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,642.12/179.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.70

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