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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.52, 269.43 and 118.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.52, 269.43 and 118.69 is: 178.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.52 : 269.43 = 118.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.52/269.43 = 118.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.52x = 269.43 × 118.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.52x = 31,978.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,978.29/179.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.14

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