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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.28, 268.46 and 118.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.28, 268.46 and 118.22 is: 177.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.28 : 268.46 = 118.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.28/268.46 = 118.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.28x = 268.46 × 118.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.28x = 31,736.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,736.75/179.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.03

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