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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.52, 268.91 and 145.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.52, 268.91 and 145.10 is: 217.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.52 : 268.91 = 145.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.52/268.91 = 145.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.52x = 268.91 × 145.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.52x = 39,018.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,018.84/179.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.35

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