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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.64, 268.80 and 118.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.64, 268.80 and 118.50 is: 177.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.64 : 268.80 = 118.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.64/268.80 = 118.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.64x = 268.80 × 118.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.64x = 31,852.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,852.80/179.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.31

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