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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.38, 269.13 and 98.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.38, 269.13 and 98.20 is: 147.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.38 : 269.13 = 98.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.38/269.13 = 98.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.38x = 269.13 × 98.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.38x = 26,428.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,428.57/179.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.33

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