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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.76, 269.28 and 131.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.76, 269.28 and 131.52 is: 197.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.76 : 269.28 = 131.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.76/269.28 = 131.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.76x = 269.28 × 131.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.76x = 35,415.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,415.71/179.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.02

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