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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.39, 268.95 and 133.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.39, 268.95 and 133.94 is: 200.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.39 : 268.95 = 133.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.39/268.95 = 133.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.39x = 268.95 × 133.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.39x = 36,023.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,023.16/179.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.81

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