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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.52, 269.01 and 133.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.52, 269.01 and 133.67 is: 200.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.52 : 269.01 = 133.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.52/269.01 = 133.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.52x = 269.01 × 133.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.52x = 35,957.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,957.22/179.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.30

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