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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.60, 269.10 and 98.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.60, 269.10 and 98.24 is: 147.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.60 : 269.10 = 98.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.60/269.10 = 98.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.60x = 269.10 × 98.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.60x = 26,436.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,436.38/179.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.20

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