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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.43, 269.40 and 92.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.43, 269.40 and 92.83 is: 139.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.43 : 269.40 = 92.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.43/269.40 = 92.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.43x = 269.40 × 92.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.43x = 25,008.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,008.40/179.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.38

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