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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.44, 268.59 and 92.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.44, 268.59 and 92.66 is: 138.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.44 : 268.59 = 92.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.44/268.59 = 92.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.44x = 268.59 × 92.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.44x = 24,886.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,886.56/179.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.69

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