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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.29, 268.59 and 118.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.29, 268.59 and 118.24 is: 177.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.29 : 268.59 = 118.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.29/268.59 = 118.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.29x = 268.59 × 118.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.29x = 31,757.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,757.41/179.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.13

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