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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.43, 269.17 and 92.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.43, 269.17 and 92.81 is: 139.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.43 : 269.17 = 92.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.43/269.17 = 92.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.43x = 269.17 × 92.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.43x = 24,981.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,981.67/179.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.23

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