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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.44, 269.30 and 98.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.44, 269.30 and 98.38 is: 147.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.44 : 269.30 = 98.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.44/269.30 = 98.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.44x = 269.30 × 98.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.44x = 26,493.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,493.73/179.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.65

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