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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.74, 269.43 and 98.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.74, 269.43 and 98.56 is: 147.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.74 : 269.43 = 98.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.74/269.43 = 98.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.74x = 269.43 × 98.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.74x = 26,555.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,555.02/179.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.74

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