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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.24, 267.56 and 133.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.24, 267.56 and 133.38 is: 199.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.24 : 267.56 = 133.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.24/267.56 = 133.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.24x = 267.56 × 133.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.24x = 35,687.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,687.15/179.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.10

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