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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.70, 269.52 and 170.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.70, 269.52 and 170.58 is: 255.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.70 : 269.52 = 170.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.70/269.52 = 170.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.70x = 269.52 × 170.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.70x = 45,974.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,974.72/179.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.84

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