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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.48, 269.82 and 138.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.48, 269.82 and 138.92 is: 208.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.48 : 269.82 = 138.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.48/269.82 = 138.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.48x = 269.82 × 138.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.48x = 37,483.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,483.39/179.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.84

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