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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.35, 268.79 and 117.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.35, 268.79 and 117.57 is: 176.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.35 : 268.79 = 117.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.35/268.79 = 117.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.35x = 268.79 × 117.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.35x = 31,602.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,602.06/179.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.21

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