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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.33, 269.22 and 140.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.33, 269.22 and 140.94 is: 211.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.33 : 269.22 = 140.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.33/269.22 = 140.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.33x = 269.22 × 140.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.33x = 37,943.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,943.87/179.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.58

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