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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.03, 268.64 and 133.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.03, 268.64 and 133.47 is: 200.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.03 : 268.64 = 133.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.03/268.64 = 133.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.03x = 268.64 × 133.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.03x = 35,854.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,854.71/179.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.27

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