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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.62, 268.94 and 136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.62, 268.94 and 136.32 is: 204.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.62 : 268.94 = 136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.62/268.94 = 136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.62x = 268.94 × 136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.62x = 36,661.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,661.90/179.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.11

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