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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.01, 268.52 and 118.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.01, 268.52 and 118.06 is: 177.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.01 : 268.52 = 118.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.01/268.52 = 118.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.01x = 268.52 × 118.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.01x = 31,700.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,700.21/179.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.09

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