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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.45, 268.91 and 131.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.45, 268.91 and 131.39 is: 196.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.45 : 268.91 = 131.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.45/268.91 = 131.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.45x = 268.91 × 131.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.45x = 35,331.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,331.43/179.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.89

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