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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.84, 269.32 and 169.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.84, 269.32 and 169.72 is: 254.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.84 : 269.32 = 169.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.84/269.32 = 169.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.84x = 269.32 × 169.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.84x = 45,708.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,708.99/179.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.16

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