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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.55, 269.06 and 98.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.55, 269.06 and 98.15 is: 147.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.55 : 269.06 = 98.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.55/269.06 = 98.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.55x = 269.06 × 98.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.55x = 26,406.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,406.40/179.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.07

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