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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.72, 269.88 and 149.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.72, 269.88 and 149.24 is: 224.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.72 : 269.88 = 149.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.72/269.88 = 149.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.72x = 269.88 × 149.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.72x = 40,276.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,276.89/179.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.11

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