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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.59, 275.11 and 179.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.59, 275.11 and 179.06 is: 268.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.59 : 275.11 = 179.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.59/275.11 = 179.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.59x = 275.11 × 179.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.59x = 49,260.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,260.30/183.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.32

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