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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.22, 269.08 and 114.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.22, 269.08 and 114.02 is: 171.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.22 : 269.08 = 114.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.22/269.08 = 114.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.22x = 269.08 × 114.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.22x = 30,680.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,680.50/179.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.19

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