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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.30, 268.65 and 98.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.30, 268.65 and 98.10 is: 146.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.30 : 268.65 = 98.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.30/268.65 = 98.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.30x = 268.65 × 98.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.30x = 26,354.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,354.57/179.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.98

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