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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.13, 268.78 and 133.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.13, 268.78 and 133.57 is: 200.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.13 : 268.78 = 133.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.13/268.78 = 133.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.13x = 268.78 × 133.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.13x = 35,899.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,899.31/179.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.41

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