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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.30, 268.34 and 148.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.30, 268.34 and 148.92 is: 222.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.30 : 268.34 = 148.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.30/268.34 = 148.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.30x = 268.34 × 148.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.30x = 39,961.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,961.19/179.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.87

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