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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.70, 269.33 and 172.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.70, 269.33 and 172.04 is: 257.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.70 : 269.33 = 172.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.70/269.33 = 172.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.70x = 269.33 × 172.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.70x = 46,333.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,333.33/179.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.84

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