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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.49, 269.30 and 134.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.49, 269.30 and 134.40 is: 201.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.49 : 269.30 = 134.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.49/269.30 = 134.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.49x = 269.30 × 134.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.49x = 36,193.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,193.92/179.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.65

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