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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.78, 269.30 and 145.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.78, 269.30 and 145.34 is: 217.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.78 : 269.30 = 145.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.78/269.30 = 145.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.78x = 269.30 × 145.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.78x = 39,140.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,140.06/179.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.71

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