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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.09, 268.71 and 133.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.09, 268.71 and 133.83 is: 200.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.09 : 268.71 = 133.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.09/268.71 = 133.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.09x = 268.71 × 133.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.09x = 35,960.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,960.96/179.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.80

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