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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.03, 268.61 and 92.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.03, 268.61 and 92.39 is: 138.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.03 : 268.61 = 92.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.03/268.61 = 92.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.03x = 268.61 × 92.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.03x = 24,815.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,815.07/179.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.61

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