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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.35, 269.13 and 118.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.35, 269.13 and 118.51 is: 177.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.35 : 269.13 = 118.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.35/269.13 = 118.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.35x = 269.13 × 118.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.35x = 31,894.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,894.60/179.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.83

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