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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.24, 269.10 and 118.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.24, 269.10 and 118.76 is: 178.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.24 : 269.10 = 118.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.24/269.10 = 118.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.24x = 269.10 × 118.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.24x = 31,956.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,956.97/179.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.30

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