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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.25, 268.52 and 118.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.25, 268.52 and 118.19 is: 177.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.25 : 268.52 = 118.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.25/268.52 = 118.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.25x = 268.52 × 118.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.25x = 31,735.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,735.79/179.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.05

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