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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.74, 270.16 and 116.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.74, 270.16 and 116.02 is: 174.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.74 : 270.16 = 116.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.74/270.16 = 116.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.74x = 270.16 × 116.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.74x = 31,343.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,343.96/179.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.39

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