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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.17, 268.56 and 117.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.17, 268.56 and 117.28 is: 175.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.17 : 268.56 = 117.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.17/268.56 = 117.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.17x = 268.56 × 117.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.17x = 31,496.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,496.49/179.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.79

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