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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.01, 268.44 and 92.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.01, 268.44 and 92.31 is: 138.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.01 : 268.44 = 92.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.01/268.44 = 92.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.01x = 268.44 × 92.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.01x = 24,779.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,779.70/179.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.43

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