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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.34, 268.53 and 145.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.34, 268.53 and 145.23 is: 217.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.34 : 268.53 = 145.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.34/268.53 = 145.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.34x = 268.53 × 145.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.34x = 38,998.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,998.61/179.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.46

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