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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.72, 268.02 and 176.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.72, 268.02 and 176.48 is: 263.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.72 : 268.02 = 176.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.72/268.02 = 176.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.72x = 268.02 × 176.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.72x = 47,300.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,300.17/179.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.19

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