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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.39, 268.62 and 118.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.39, 268.62 and 118.43 is: 177.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.39 : 268.62 = 118.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.39/268.62 = 118.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.39x = 268.62 × 118.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.39x = 31,811.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,811.32/179.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.34

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