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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.40, 268.65 and 143.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.40, 268.65 and 143.40 is: 214.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.40 : 268.65 = 143.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.40/268.65 = 143.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.40x = 268.65 × 143.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.40x = 38,524.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,524.41/179.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.74

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