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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.80, 270.06 and 119.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.80, 270.06 and 119.08 is: 178.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.80 : 270.06 = 119.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.80/270.06 = 119.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.80x = 270.06 × 119.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.80x = 32,158.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,158.74/179.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.86

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