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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179, 268.12 and 97.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179, 268.12 and 97.80 is: 146.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179 : 268.12 = 97.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179/268.12 = 97.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179x = 268.12 × 97.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179x = 26,222.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,222.14/179
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.49

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