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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.64, 269.58 and 92.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.64, 269.58 and 92.92 is: 139.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.64 : 269.58 = 92.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.64/269.58 = 92.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.64x = 269.58 × 92.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.64x = 25,049.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,049.37/179.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.44

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