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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.34, 268.58 and 114.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.34, 268.58 and 114.32 is: 171.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.34 : 268.58 = 114.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.34/268.58 = 114.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.34x = 268.58 × 114.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.34x = 30,704.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,704.07/179.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.21

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