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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.79, 269.38 and 98.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.79, 269.38 and 98.70 is: 147.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.79 : 269.38 = 98.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.79/269.38 = 98.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.79x = 269.38 × 98.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.79x = 26,587.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,587.81/179.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.88

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