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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.54, 269.59 and 114.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.54, 269.59 and 114.74 is: 172.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.54 : 269.59 = 114.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.54/269.59 = 114.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.54x = 269.59 × 114.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.54x = 30,932.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,932.76/179.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.29

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