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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.34, 268.73 and 144.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.34, 268.73 and 144.91 is: 217.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.34 : 268.73 = 144.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.34/268.73 = 144.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.34x = 268.73 × 144.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.34x = 38,941.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,941.66/179.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.14

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