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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.01, 268.19 and 117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.01, 268.19 and 117.20 is: 175.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.01 : 268.19 = 117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.01/268.19 = 117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.01x = 268.19 × 117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.01x = 31,431.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,431.87/179.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.59

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