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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.36, 268.99 and 131.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.36, 268.99 and 131.17 is: 196.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.36 : 268.99 = 131.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.36/268.99 = 131.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.36x = 268.99 × 131.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.36x = 35,283.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,283.76/179.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.73

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