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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.08, 268.64 and 118.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.08, 268.64 and 118.32 is: 177.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.08 : 268.64 = 118.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.08/268.64 = 118.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.08x = 268.64 × 118.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.08x = 31,785.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,785.48/179.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.49

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