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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.31, 269.12 and 133.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.31, 269.12 and 133.52 is: 200.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.31 : 269.12 = 133.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.31/269.12 = 133.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.31x = 269.12 × 133.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.31x = 35,931.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,931.89/179.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.39

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