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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.25, 268.62 and 143.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.25, 268.62 and 143.07 is: 214.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.25 : 268.62 = 143.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.25/268.62 = 143.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.25x = 268.62 × 143.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.25x = 38,431.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,431.46/179.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.40

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