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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.72, 269.14 and 98.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.72, 269.14 and 98.36 is: 147.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.72 : 269.14 = 98.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.72/269.14 = 98.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.72x = 269.14 × 98.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.72x = 26,472.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,472.61/179.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.30

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