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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.01, 268.43 and 92.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.01, 268.43 and 92.30 is: 138.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.01 : 268.43 = 92.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.01/268.43 = 92.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.01x = 268.43 × 92.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.01x = 24,774.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,774.29/179.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.40

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