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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.40, 268.68 and 98.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.40, 268.68 and 98.08 is: 146.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.40 : 268.68 = 98.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.40/268.68 = 98.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.40x = 268.68 × 98.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.40x = 26,352.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,352.13/179.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.89

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