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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.75, 269.65 and 98.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.75, 269.65 and 98.55 is: 147.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.75 : 269.65 = 98.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.75/269.65 = 98.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.75x = 269.65 × 98.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.75x = 26,574.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,574.01/179.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.84

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