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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.45, 268.87 and 98.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.45, 268.87 and 98.35 is: 147.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.45 : 268.87 = 98.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.45/268.87 = 98.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.45x = 268.87 × 98.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.45x = 26,443.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,443.36/179.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.36

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