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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.44, 268.85 and 114.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.44, 268.85 and 114.50 is: 171.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.44 : 268.85 = 114.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.44/268.85 = 114.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.44x = 268.85 × 114.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.44x = 30,784.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,784.28/179.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.56

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