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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.35, 269.12 and 133.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.35, 269.12 and 133.55 is: 200.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.35 : 269.12 = 133.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.35/269.12 = 133.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.35x = 269.12 × 133.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.35x = 35,940.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,940.97/179.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.40

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