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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.15, 268.52 and 118.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.15, 268.52 and 118.13 is: 177.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.15 : 268.52 = 118.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.15/268.52 = 118.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.15x = 268.52 × 118.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.15x = 31,718.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,718.33/179.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.05

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