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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.82, 270.19 and 174.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.82, 270.19 and 174.35 is: 261.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.82 : 270.19 = 174.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.82/270.19 = 174.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.82x = 270.19 × 174.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.82x = 47,107.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,107.54/179.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.97

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