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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.82, 269.91 and 170.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.82, 269.91 and 170.28 is: 255.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.82 : 269.91 = 170.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.82/269.91 = 170.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.82x = 269.91 × 170.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.82x = 45,960.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,960.27/179.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.59

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