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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.23, 268.41 and 118.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.23, 268.41 and 118.30 is: 177.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.23 : 268.41 = 118.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.23/268.41 = 118.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.23x = 268.41 × 118.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.23x = 31,752.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,752.90/179.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.16

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