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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.64, 269.64 and 98.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.64, 269.64 and 98.46 is: 147.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.64 : 269.64 = 98.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.64/269.64 = 98.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.64x = 269.64 × 98.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.64x = 26,548.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,548.75/179.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.79

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