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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.30, 269.55 and 118.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.30, 269.55 and 118.55 is: 178.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.30 : 269.55 = 118.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.30/269.55 = 118.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.30x = 269.55 × 118.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.30x = 31,953.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,953.80/179.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.22

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