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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.58, 269.41 and 118.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.58, 269.41 and 118.77 is: 178.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.58 : 269.41 = 118.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.58/269.41 = 118.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.58x = 269.41 × 118.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.58x = 31,997.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,997.83/179.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.18

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