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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.78, 269.25 and 147.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.78, 269.25 and 147.65 is: 221.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.78 : 269.25 = 147.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.78/269.25 = 147.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.78x = 269.25 × 147.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.78x = 39,754.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,754.76/179.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.13

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