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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.60, 269.12 and 115.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.60, 269.12 and 115.34 is: 172.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.60 : 269.12 = 115.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.60/269.12 = 115.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.60x = 269.12 × 115.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.60x = 31,040.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,040.30/179.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.83

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