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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.43, 268.93 and 118.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.43, 268.93 and 118.59 is: 177.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.43 : 268.93 = 118.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.43/268.93 = 118.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.43x = 268.93 × 118.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.43x = 31,892.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,892.41/179.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.74

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