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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.28, 269.16 and 138.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.28, 269.16 and 138.96 is: 208.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.28 : 269.16 = 138.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.28/269.16 = 138.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.28x = 269.16 × 138.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.28x = 37,402.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,402.47/179.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.63

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