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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.80, 269.08 and 147.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.80, 269.08 and 147.40 is: 220.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.80 : 269.08 = 147.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.80/269.08 = 147.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.80x = 269.08 × 147.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.80x = 39,662.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,662.39/179.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.59

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