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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.76, 268.08 and 173.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.76, 268.08 and 173.46 is: 258.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.76 : 268.08 = 173.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.76/268.08 = 173.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.76x = 268.08 × 173.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.76x = 46,501.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,501.16/179.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.68

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