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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.79, 269.37 and 143.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.79, 269.37 and 143.94 is: 215.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.79 : 269.37 = 143.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.79/269.37 = 143.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.79x = 269.37 × 143.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.79x = 38,773.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,773.12/179.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.66

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