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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.73, 269.56 and 175.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.73, 269.56 and 175.36 is: 263.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.73 : 269.56 = 175.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.73/269.56 = 175.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.73x = 269.56 × 175.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.73x = 47,270.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,270.04/179.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.01

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