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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.37, 268.62 and 118.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.37, 268.62 and 118.44 is: 177.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.37 : 268.62 = 118.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.37/268.62 = 118.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.37x = 268.62 × 118.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.37x = 31,815.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,815.35/179.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.37

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