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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.70, 269.55 and 147.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.70, 269.55 and 147.66 is: 221.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.70 : 269.55 = 147.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.70/269.55 = 147.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.70x = 269.55 × 147.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.70x = 39,801.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,801.75/179.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.49

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