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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.58, 268.92 and 118.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.58, 268.92 and 118.53 is: 177.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.58 : 268.92 = 118.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.58/268.92 = 118.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.58x = 268.92 × 118.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.58x = 31,875.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,875.09/179.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.50

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