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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.07, 268.32 and 133.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.07, 268.32 and 133.44 is: 199.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.07 : 268.32 = 133.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.07/268.32 = 133.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.07x = 268.32 × 133.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.07x = 35,804.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,804.62/179.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.95

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