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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.96, 269.60 and 118.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.96, 269.60 and 118.98 is: 178.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.96 : 269.60 = 118.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.96/269.60 = 118.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.96x = 269.60 × 118.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.96x = 32,077.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,077.01/179.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.25

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