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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.07, 268.85 and 92.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.07, 268.85 and 92.47 is: 138.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.07 : 268.85 = 92.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.07/268.85 = 92.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.07x = 268.85 × 92.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.07x = 24,860.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,860.10/179.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.83

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