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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.82, 269.46 and 117.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.82, 269.46 and 117.99 is: 176.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.82 : 269.46 = 117.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.82/269.46 = 117.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.82x = 269.46 × 117.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.82x = 31,793.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,793.59/179.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.81

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