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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.74, 269.39 and 136.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.74, 269.39 and 136.07 is: 203.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.74 : 269.39 = 136.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.74/269.39 = 136.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.74x = 269.39 × 136.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.74x = 36,655.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,655.90/179.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.94

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