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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.16, 268.02 and 143.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.16, 268.02 and 143.16 is: 214.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.16 : 268.02 = 143.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.16/268.02 = 143.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.16x = 268.02 × 143.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.16x = 38,369.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,369.74/179.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.16

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