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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.42, 269.34 and 98.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.42, 269.34 and 98.42 is: 147.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.42 : 269.34 = 98.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.42/269.34 = 98.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.42x = 269.34 × 98.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.42x = 26,508.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,508.44/179.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.75

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