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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.74, 269.75 and 143.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.74, 269.75 and 143.90 is: 215.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.74 : 269.75 = 143.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.74/269.75 = 143.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.74x = 269.75 × 143.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.74x = 38,817.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,817.03/179.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.96

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