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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.42, 269.12 and 118.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.42, 269.12 and 118.94 is: 178.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.42 : 269.12 = 118.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.42/269.12 = 118.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.42x = 269.12 × 118.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.42x = 32,008.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,008.08/179.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.40

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