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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.03, 268.85 and 98.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.03, 268.85 and 98.24 is: 147.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.03 : 268.85 = 98.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.03/268.85 = 98.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.03x = 268.85 × 98.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.03x = 26,410.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,410.73/179.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.52

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