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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.63, 269.33 and 138.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.63, 269.33 and 138.39 is: 207.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.63 : 269.33 = 138.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.63/269.33 = 138.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.63x = 269.33 × 138.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.63x = 37,272.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,272.58/179.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.50

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