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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.55, 269.78 and 114.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.55, 269.78 and 114.58 is: 172.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.55 : 269.78 = 114.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.55/269.78 = 114.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.55x = 269.78 × 114.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.55x = 30,911.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,911.39/179.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.16

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