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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.43, 268.53 and 149.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.43, 268.53 and 149.05 is: 223.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.43 : 268.53 = 149.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.43/268.53 = 149.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.43x = 268.53 × 149.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.43x = 40,024.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,024.40/179.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.06

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