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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.06, 268.36 and 133.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.06, 268.36 and 133.27 is: 199.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.06 : 268.36 = 133.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.06/268.36 = 133.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.06x = 268.36 × 133.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.06x = 35,764.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,764.84/179.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.74

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