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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.02, 268.24 and 178.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.02, 268.24 and 178.18 is: 266.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.02 : 268.24 = 178.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.02/268.24 = 178.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.02x = 268.24 × 178.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.02x = 47,795.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,795.00/179.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.98

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