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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.03, 268.40 and 92.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.03, 268.40 and 92.27 is: 138.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.03 : 268.40 = 92.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.03/268.40 = 92.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.03x = 268.40 × 92.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.03x = 24,763.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,763.46/179.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.32

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