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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.14, 268.80 and 140.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.14, 268.80 and 140.80 is: 211.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.14 : 268.80 = 140.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.14/268.80 = 140.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.14x = 268.80 × 140.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.14x = 37,847.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,847.04/179.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.27

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