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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.24, 268.68 and 91.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.24, 268.68 and 91.37 is: 136.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.24 : 268.68 = 91.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.24/268.68 = 91.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.24x = 268.68 × 91.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.24x = 24,547.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,547.95/179.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.96

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