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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.53, 269.20 and 91.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.53, 269.20 and 91.60 is: 137.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.53 : 269.20 = 91.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.53/269.20 = 91.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.53x = 269.20 × 91.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.53x = 24,658.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,658.72/179.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.35

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