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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.16, 269.10 and 136.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.16, 269.10 and 136.68 is: 205.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.16 : 269.10 = 136.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.16/269.10 = 136.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.16x = 269.10 × 136.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.16x = 36,780.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,780.59/179.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.29

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