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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.26, 268.58 and 98.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.26, 268.58 and 98.15 is: 147.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.26 : 268.58 = 98.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.26/268.58 = 98.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.26x = 268.58 × 98.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.26x = 26,361.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,361.31/179.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.06

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