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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.31, 268.41 and 117.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.31, 268.41 and 117.54 is: 175.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.31 : 268.41 = 117.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.31/268.41 = 117.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.31x = 268.41 × 117.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.31x = 31,548.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,548.91/179.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.95

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