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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.05, 268.45 and 92.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.05, 268.45 and 92.21 is: 138.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.05 : 268.45 = 92.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.05/268.45 = 92.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.05x = 268.45 × 92.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.05x = 24,754.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,754.22/179.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.26

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