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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.23, 268.60 and 133.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.23, 268.60 and 133.67 is: 200.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.23 : 268.60 = 133.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.23/268.60 = 133.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.23x = 268.60 × 133.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.23x = 35,903.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,903.76/179.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.32

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