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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.11, 268.68 and 92.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.11, 268.68 and 92.41 is: 138.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.11 : 268.68 = 92.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.11/268.68 = 92.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.11x = 268.68 × 92.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.11x = 24,828.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,828.72/179.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.62

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