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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.70, 269.66 and 172.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.70, 269.66 and 172.22 is: 258.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.70 : 269.66 = 172.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.70/269.66 = 172.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.70x = 269.66 × 172.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.70x = 46,438.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,438.64/179.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.42

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