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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.57, 269.43 and 139.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.57, 269.43 and 139.02 is: 208.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.57 : 269.43 = 139.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.57/269.43 = 139.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.57x = 269.43 × 139.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.57x = 37,456.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,456.16/179.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.59

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