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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.33, 269.15 and 118.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.33, 269.15 and 118.55 is: 177.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.33 : 269.15 = 118.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.33/269.15 = 118.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.33x = 269.15 × 118.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.33x = 31,905.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,905.79/179.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.92

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