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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.54, 268.76 and 98.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.54, 268.76 and 98.14 is: 146.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.54 : 268.76 = 98.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.54/268.76 = 98.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.54x = 268.76 × 98.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.54x = 26,374.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,374.27/179.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.90

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