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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.55, 268.52 and 133.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.55, 268.52 and 133.97 is: 200.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.55 : 268.52 = 133.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.55/268.52 = 133.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.55x = 268.52 × 133.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.55x = 35,971.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,971.61/179.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.34

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