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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.59, 269.25 and 92.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.59, 269.25 and 92.83 is: 139.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.59 : 269.25 = 92.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.59/269.25 = 92.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.59x = 269.25 × 92.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.59x = 24,994.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,994.48/179.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.18

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