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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.67, 268.17 and 138.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.67, 268.17 and 138.90 is: 207.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.67 : 268.17 = 138.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.67/268.17 = 138.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.67x = 268.17 × 138.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.67x = 37,248.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,248.81/179.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.32

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