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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.47, 268.83 and 145.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.47, 268.83 and 145.04 is: 217.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.47 : 268.83 = 145.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.47/268.83 = 145.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.47x = 268.83 × 145.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.47x = 38,990.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,990.38/179.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.26

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