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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.12, 268.37 and 118.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.12, 268.37 and 118.23 is: 177.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.12 : 268.37 = 118.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.12/268.37 = 118.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.12x = 268.37 × 118.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.12x = 31,729.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,729.39/179.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.14

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