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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.48, 269.07 and 92.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.48, 269.07 and 92.82 is: 139.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.48 : 269.07 = 92.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.48/269.07 = 92.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.48x = 269.07 × 92.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.48x = 24,975.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,975.08/179.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.16

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