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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.10, 268.41 and 118.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.10, 268.41 and 118.20 is: 177.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.10 : 268.41 = 118.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.10/268.41 = 118.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.10x = 268.41 × 118.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.10x = 31,726.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,726.06/179.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.14

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