Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.52, 269.28 and 143.28
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 179.52, 269.28 and 143.28 is: 214.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179.52 : 269.28 = 143.28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179.52/269.28 = 143.28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179.52x = 269.28 × 143.28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179.52x = 38,582.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,582.44/179.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 214.92
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