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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.40, 268.77 and 98.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.40, 268.77 and 98.34 is: 147.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.40 : 268.77 = 98.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.40/268.77 = 98.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.40x = 268.77 × 98.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.40x = 26,430.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,430.84/179.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.33

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