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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.83, 267.70 and 171.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.83, 267.70 and 171.44 is: 255.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.83 : 267.70 = 171.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.83/267.70 = 171.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.83x = 267.70 × 171.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.83x = 45,893.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,893.32/179.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.21

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