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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.82, 269.87 and 179.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.82, 269.87 and 179.01 is: 268.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.82 : 269.87 = 179.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.82/269.87 = 179.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.82x = 269.87 × 179.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.82x = 48,308.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,308.53/179.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.65

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