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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.41, 268.77 and 118.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.41, 268.77 and 118.36 is: 177.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.41 : 268.77 = 118.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.41/268.77 = 118.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.41x = 268.77 × 118.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.41x = 31,811.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,811.62/179.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.31

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