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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.64, 269.60 and 176.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.64, 269.60 and 176.94 is: 265.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.64 : 269.60 = 176.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.64/269.60 = 176.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.64x = 269.60 × 176.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.64x = 47,702.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,702.14/179.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.54

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