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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.78, 269.58 and 131.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.78, 269.58 and 131.72 is: 197.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.78 : 269.58 = 131.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.78/269.58 = 131.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.78x = 269.58 × 131.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.78x = 35,509.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,509.08/179.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.51

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