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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.46, 269.58 and 131.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.46, 269.58 and 131.64 is: 197.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.46 : 269.58 = 131.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.46/269.58 = 131.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.46x = 269.58 × 131.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.46x = 35,487.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,487.51/179.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.75

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