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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.56, 269.36 and 134.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.56, 269.36 and 134.48 is: 201.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.56 : 269.36 = 134.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.56/269.36 = 134.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.56x = 269.36 × 134.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.56x = 36,223.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,223.53/179.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.73

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