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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.88, 269.76 and 119.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.88, 269.76 and 119.34 is: 178.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.88 : 269.76 = 119.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.88/269.76 = 119.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.88x = 269.76 × 119.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.88x = 32,193.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,193.16/179.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.97

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