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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.82, 269.50 and 170.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.82, 269.50 and 170.25 is: 255.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.82 : 269.50 = 170.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.82/269.50 = 170.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.82x = 269.50 × 170.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.82x = 45,883.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,883.25/179.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.16

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