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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.50, 269.28 and 136.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.50, 269.28 and 136.24 is: 204.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.50 : 269.28 = 136.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.50/269.28 = 136.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.50x = 269.28 × 136.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.50x = 36,686.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,686.71/179.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.38

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