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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.71, 269.41 and 98.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.71, 269.41 and 98.50 is: 147.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.71 : 269.41 = 98.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.71/269.41 = 98.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.71x = 269.41 × 98.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.71x = 26,536.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,536.89/179.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.67

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