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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.64, 269.48 and 92.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.64, 269.48 and 92.74 is: 139.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.64 : 269.48 = 92.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.64/269.48 = 92.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.64x = 269.48 × 92.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.64x = 24,991.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,991.58/179.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.12

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