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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.80, 269.30 and 147.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.80, 269.30 and 147.80 is: 221.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.80 : 269.30 = 147.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.80/269.30 = 147.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.80x = 269.30 × 147.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.80x = 39,802.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,802.54/179.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.37

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