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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.50, 268.74 and 118.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.50, 268.74 and 118.45 is: 177.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.50 : 268.74 = 118.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.50/268.74 = 118.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.50x = 268.74 × 118.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.50x = 31,832.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,832.25/179.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.34

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