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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.30, 268.14 and 138.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.30, 268.14 and 138.18 is: 206.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.30 : 268.14 = 138.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.30/268.14 = 138.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.30x = 268.14 × 138.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.30x = 37,051.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,051.59/179.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.65

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