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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.54, 269.31 and 117.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.54, 269.31 and 117.87 is: 176.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.54 : 269.31 = 117.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.54/269.31 = 117.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.54x = 269.31 × 117.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.54x = 31,743.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,743.57/179.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.81

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