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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.60, 268.88 and 98.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.60, 268.88 and 98.14 is: 146.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.60 : 268.88 = 98.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.60/268.88 = 98.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.60x = 268.88 × 98.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.60x = 26,387.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,387.88/179.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.93

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