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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.82, 269.61 and 118.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.82, 269.61 and 118.04 is: 176.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.82 : 269.61 = 118.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.82/269.61 = 118.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.82x = 269.61 × 118.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.82x = 31,826.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,826.04/179.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.99

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