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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.64, 269.36 and 97.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.64, 269.36 and 97.30 is: 145.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.64 : 269.36 = 97.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.64/269.36 = 97.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.64x = 269.36 × 97.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.64x = 26,208.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,208.73/179.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.90

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