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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.25, 268.44 and 97.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.25, 268.44 and 97.89 is: 146.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.25 : 268.44 = 97.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.25/268.44 = 97.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.25x = 268.44 × 97.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.25x = 26,277.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,277.59/179.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.60

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