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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.64, 268.64 and 177.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.64, 268.64 and 177.41 is: 265.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.64 : 268.64 = 177.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.64/268.64 = 177.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.64x = 268.64 × 177.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.64x = 47,660.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,660.54/179.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.31

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