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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.49, 268.89 and 118.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.49, 268.89 and 118.44 is: 177.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.49 : 268.89 = 118.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.49/268.89 = 118.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.49x = 268.89 × 118.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.49x = 31,847.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,847.33/179.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.43

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