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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.81, 269.34 and 143.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.81, 269.34 and 143.31 is: 214.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.81 : 269.34 = 143.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.81/269.34 = 143.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.81x = 269.34 × 143.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.81x = 38,599.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,599.12/179.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.67

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