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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.16, 269.04 and 133.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.16, 269.04 and 133.80 is: 200.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.16 : 269.04 = 133.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.16/269.04 = 133.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.16x = 269.04 × 133.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.16x = 35,997.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,997.55/179.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.92

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