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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.67, 269.57 and 142.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.67, 269.57 and 142.86 is: 214.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.67 : 269.57 = 142.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.67/269.57 = 142.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.67x = 269.57 × 142.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.67x = 38,510.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,510.77/179.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.34

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