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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.54, 268.76 and 148.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.54, 268.76 and 148.42 is: 222.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.54 : 268.76 = 148.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.54/268.76 = 148.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.54x = 268.76 × 148.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.54x = 39,889.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,889.36/179.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.18

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