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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.46, 269.07 and 118.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.46, 269.07 and 118.41 is: 177.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.46 : 269.07 = 118.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.46/269.07 = 118.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.46x = 269.07 × 118.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.46x = 31,860.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,860.58/179.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.54

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