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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.36, 268.80 and 115.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.36, 268.80 and 115.04 is: 172.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.36 : 268.80 = 115.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.36/268.80 = 115.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.36x = 268.80 × 115.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.36x = 30,922.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,922.75/179.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.41

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