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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.46, 268.98 and 98.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.46, 268.98 and 98.16 is: 147.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.46 : 268.98 = 98.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.46/268.98 = 98.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.46x = 268.98 × 98.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.46x = 26,403.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,403.08/179.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.13

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