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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.03, 268.40 and 118.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.03, 268.40 and 118.01 is: 176.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.03 : 268.40 = 118.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.03/268.40 = 118.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.03x = 268.40 × 118.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.03x = 31,671.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,671.95/179.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.91

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