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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.73, 269.13 and 98.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.73, 269.13 and 98.37 is: 147.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.73 : 269.13 = 98.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.73/269.13 = 98.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.73x = 269.13 × 98.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.73x = 26,474.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,474.32/179.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.30

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