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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.46, 268.15 and 143.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.46, 268.15 and 143.02 is: 213.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.46 : 268.15 = 143.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.46/268.15 = 143.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.46x = 268.15 × 143.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.46x = 38,350.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,350.81/179.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.70

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