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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.48, 268.59 and 146.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.48, 268.59 and 146.60 is: 219.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.48 : 268.59 = 146.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.48/268.59 = 146.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.48x = 268.59 × 146.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.48x = 39,373.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,373.95/179.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.38

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