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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.51, 269.03 and 138.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.51, 269.03 and 138.86 is: 208.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.51 : 269.03 = 138.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.51/269.03 = 138.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.51x = 269.03 × 138.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.51x = 37,356.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,356.51/179.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.10

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