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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.66, 268.79 and 146.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.66, 268.79 and 146.45 is: 219.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.66 : 268.79 = 146.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.66/268.79 = 146.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.66x = 268.79 × 146.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.66x = 39,362.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,362.22/179.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.10

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