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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.98, 269.70 and 118.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.98, 269.70 and 118.88 is: 178.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.98 : 269.70 = 118.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.98/269.70 = 118.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.98x = 269.70 × 118.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.98x = 32,061.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,061.94/179.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.14

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