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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.70, 269.11 and 148.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.70, 269.11 and 148.66 is: 222.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.70 : 269.11 = 148.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.70/269.11 = 148.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.70x = 269.11 × 148.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.70x = 40,004.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,004.85/179.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.62

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