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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.34, 269.26 and 92.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.34, 269.26 and 92.74 is: 139.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.34 : 269.26 = 92.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.34/269.26 = 92.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.34x = 269.26 × 92.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.34x = 24,971.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,971.29/179.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.24

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