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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.73, 269.16 and 118.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.73, 269.16 and 118.80 is: 177.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.73 : 269.16 = 118.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.73/269.16 = 118.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.73x = 269.16 × 118.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.73x = 31,976.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,976.21/179.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.91

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