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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.22, 268.86 and 117.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.22, 268.86 and 117.54 is: 176.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.22 : 268.86 = 117.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.22/268.86 = 117.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.22x = 268.86 × 117.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.22x = 31,601.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,601.80/179.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.33

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