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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.19, 268.43 and 118.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.19, 268.43 and 118.35 is: 177.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.19 : 268.43 = 118.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.19/268.43 = 118.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.19x = 268.43 × 118.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.19x = 31,768.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,768.10/179.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.29

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