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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179, 268.68 and 130.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179, 268.68 and 130.40 is: 195.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179 : 268.68 = 130.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179/268.68 = 130.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179x = 268.68 × 130.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179x = 35,035.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,035.87/179
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.73

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