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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.22, 268.46 and 133.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.22, 268.46 and 133.50 is: 199.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.22 : 268.46 = 133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.22/268.46 = 133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.22x = 268.46 × 133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.22x = 35,839.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,839.41/179.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.97

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