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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.96, 268.60 and 175.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.96, 268.60 and 175.36 is: 261.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.96 : 268.60 = 175.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.96/268.60 = 175.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.96x = 268.60 × 175.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.96x = 47,101.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,101.70/179.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.73

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