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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.47, 268.62 and 97.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.47, 268.62 and 97.09 is: 145.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.47 : 268.62 = 97.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.47/268.62 = 97.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.47x = 268.62 × 97.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.47x = 26,078.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,078.73/179.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.31

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