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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.91, 268.29 and 175.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.91, 268.29 and 175.59 is: 261.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.91 : 268.29 = 175.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.91/268.29 = 175.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.91x = 268.29 × 175.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.91x = 47,109.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,109.04/179.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.85

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