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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.74, 269.12 and 145.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.74, 269.12 and 145.42 is: 217.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.74 : 269.12 = 145.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.74/269.12 = 145.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.74x = 269.12 × 145.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.74x = 39,135.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,135.88/179.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.73

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