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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.34, 268.59 and 118.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.34, 268.59 and 118.32 is: 177.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.34 : 268.59 = 118.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.34/268.59 = 118.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.34x = 268.59 × 118.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.34x = 31,779.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,779.57/179.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.20

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