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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.56, 268.94 and 92.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.56, 268.94 and 92.76 is: 138.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.56 : 268.94 = 92.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.56/268.94 = 92.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.56x = 268.94 × 92.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.56x = 24,946.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,946.87/179.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.93

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