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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.67, 269.32 and 114.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.67, 269.32 and 114.75 is: 172.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.67 : 269.32 = 114.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.67/269.32 = 114.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.67x = 269.32 × 114.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.67x = 30,904.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,904.47/179.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.01

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