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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.39, 269.10 and 92.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.39, 269.10 and 92.48 is: 138.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.39 : 269.10 = 92.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.39/269.10 = 92.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.39x = 269.10 × 92.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.39x = 24,886.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,886.37/179.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.73

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