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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.51, 268.73 and 145.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.51, 268.73 and 145.33 is: 217.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.51 : 268.73 = 145.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.51/268.73 = 145.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.51x = 268.73 × 145.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.51x = 39,053.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,053.13/179.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.56

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