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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.64, 269.76 and 170.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.64, 269.76 and 170.08 is: 255.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.64 : 269.76 = 170.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.64/269.76 = 170.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.64x = 269.76 × 170.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.64x = 45,880.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,880.78/179.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.40

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