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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.33, 268.80 and 98.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.33, 268.80 and 98.13 is: 147.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.33 : 268.80 = 98.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.33/268.80 = 98.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.33x = 268.80 × 98.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.33x = 26,377.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,377.34/179.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.09

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