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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.79, 269.54 and 98.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.79, 269.54 and 98.52 is: 147.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.79 : 269.54 = 98.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.79/269.54 = 98.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.79x = 269.54 × 98.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.79x = 26,555.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,555.08/179.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.70

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