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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.70, 269.70 and 173.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.70, 269.70 and 173.70 is: 260.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.70 : 269.70 = 173.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.70/269.70 = 173.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.70x = 269.70 × 173.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.70x = 46,846.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,846.89/179.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.69

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