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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.04, 268.60 and 142.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.04, 268.60 and 142.88 is: 214.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.04 : 268.60 = 142.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.04/268.60 = 142.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.04x = 268.60 × 142.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.04x = 38,377.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,377.57/179.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.35

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