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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.45, 269.03 and 92.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.45, 269.03 and 92.74 is: 139.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.45 : 269.03 = 92.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.45/269.03 = 92.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.45x = 269.03 × 92.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.45x = 24,950.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,950.41/179.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.04

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