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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.31, 268.74 and 130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.31, 268.74 and 130.44 is: 195.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.31 : 268.74 = 130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.31/268.74 = 130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.31x = 268.74 × 130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.31x = 35,054.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,054.45/179.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.50

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