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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.96, 270.22 and 175.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.96, 270.22 and 175.10 is: 262.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.96 : 270.22 = 175.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.96/270.22 = 175.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.96x = 270.22 × 175.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.96x = 47,315.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,315.52/179.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.92

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