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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.62, 268.92 and 114.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.62, 268.92 and 114.46 is: 171.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.62 : 268.92 = 114.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.62/268.92 = 114.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.62x = 268.92 × 114.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.62x = 30,780.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,780.58/179.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.37

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