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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.62, 268.82 and 132.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.62, 268.82 and 132.45 is: 198.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.62 : 268.82 = 132.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.62/268.82 = 132.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.62x = 268.82 × 132.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.62x = 35,605.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,605.21/179.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.23

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