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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.20, 268.44 and 131.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.20, 268.44 and 131.14 is: 196.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.20 : 268.44 = 131.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.20/268.44 = 131.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.20x = 268.44 × 131.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.20x = 35,203.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,203.22/179.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.45

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