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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.26, 268.40 and 117.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.26, 268.40 and 117.41 is: 175.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.26 : 268.40 = 117.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.26/268.40 = 117.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.26x = 268.40 × 117.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.26x = 31,511.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,511.80/179.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.79

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