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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.95, 269.28 and 179.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.95, 269.28 and 179.53 is: 268.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.95 : 269.28 = 179.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.95/269.28 = 179.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.95x = 269.28 × 179.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.95x = 48,343.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,343.84/179.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.65

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