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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.79, 268.67 and 146.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.79, 268.67 and 146.91 is: 219.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.79 : 268.67 = 146.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.79/268.67 = 146.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.79x = 268.67 × 146.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.79x = 39,469.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,469.58/179.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.53

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