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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.69, 269.23 and 141.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.69, 269.23 and 141.42 is: 211.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.69 : 269.23 = 141.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.69/269.23 = 141.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.69x = 269.23 × 141.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.69x = 38,074.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,074.51/179.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.89

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