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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.22, 268.90 and 118.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.22, 268.90 and 118.34 is: 177.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.22 : 268.90 = 118.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.22/268.90 = 118.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.22x = 268.90 × 118.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.22x = 31,821.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,821.63/179.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.56

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