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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.75, 267.83 and 172.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.75, 267.83 and 172.14 is: 256.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.75 : 267.83 = 172.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.75/267.83 = 172.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.75x = 267.83 × 172.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.75x = 46,103.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,103.40/179.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.49

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