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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.68, 269.28 and 133.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.68, 269.28 and 133.67 is: 200.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.68 : 269.28 = 133.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.68/269.28 = 133.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.68x = 269.28 × 133.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.68x = 35,994.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,994.66/179.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.33

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