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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.86, 270 and 114.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.86, 270 and 114.64 is: 172.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.86 : 270 = 114.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.86/270 = 114.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.86x = 270 × 114.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.86x = 30,952.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,952.80/179.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.09

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