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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.69, 269.33 and 138.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.69, 269.33 and 138.42 is: 207.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.69 : 269.33 = 138.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.69/269.33 = 138.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.69x = 269.33 × 138.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.69x = 37,279.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,279.97/179.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.47

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