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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.97, 269.97 and 177.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.97, 269.97 and 177.60 is: 266.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.97 : 269.97 = 177.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.97/269.97 = 177.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.97x = 269.97 × 177.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.97x = 47,946.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,946.67/179.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.41

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