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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.66, 269.43 and 114.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.66, 269.43 and 114.56 is: 171.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.66 : 269.43 = 114.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.66/269.43 = 114.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.66x = 269.43 × 114.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.66x = 30,866.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,866.14/179.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.81

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