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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.86, 270.24 and 174.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.86, 270.24 and 174.84 is: 262.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.86 : 270.24 = 174.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.86/270.24 = 174.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.86x = 270.24 × 174.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.86x = 47,247.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,247.41/179.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.70

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