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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.68, 269.16 and 138.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.68, 269.16 and 138.82 is: 207.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.68 : 269.16 = 138.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.68/269.16 = 138.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.68x = 269.16 × 138.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.68x = 37,364.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,364.79/179.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.95

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