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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.51, 269.40 and 143.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.51, 269.40 and 143.87 is: 215.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.51 : 269.40 = 143.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.51/269.40 = 143.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.51x = 269.40 × 143.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.51x = 38,758.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,758.58/179.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.91

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