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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.56, 268.65 and 140.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.56, 268.65 and 140.62 is: 210.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.56 : 268.65 = 140.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.56/268.65 = 140.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.56x = 268.65 × 140.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.56x = 37,777.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,777.56/179.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.39

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