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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.62, 269.73 and 149.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.62, 269.73 and 149.41 is: 224.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.62 : 269.73 = 149.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.62/269.73 = 149.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.62x = 269.73 × 149.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.62x = 40,300.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,300.70/179.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.37

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