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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.55, 268.85 and 149.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.55, 268.85 and 149.27 is: 223.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.55 : 268.85 = 149.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.55/268.85 = 149.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.55x = 268.85 × 149.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.55x = 40,130.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,130.27/179.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.50

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