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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.01, 267.84 and 117.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.01, 267.84 and 117.05 is: 175.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.01 : 267.84 = 117.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.01/267.84 = 117.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.01x = 267.84 × 117.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.01x = 31,349.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,349.33/179.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.13

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