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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.59, 268.70 and 98.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.59, 268.70 and 98.49 is: 147.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.59 : 268.70 = 98.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.59/268.70 = 98.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.59x = 268.70 × 98.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.59x = 26,462.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,462.76/179.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.35

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