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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.92, 268.43 and 170.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.92, 268.43 and 170.80 is: 254.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.92 : 268.43 = 170.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.92/268.43 = 170.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.92x = 268.43 × 170.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.92x = 45,847.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,847.84/179.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.82

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