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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.22, 268.50 and 98.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.22, 268.50 and 98.07 is: 146.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.22 : 268.50 = 98.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.22/268.50 = 98.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.22x = 268.50 × 98.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.22x = 26,331.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,331.80/179.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.92

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