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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.81, 269.79 and 139.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.81, 269.79 and 139.58 is: 209.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.81 : 269.79 = 139.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.81/269.79 = 139.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.81x = 269.79 × 139.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.81x = 37,655.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,655.24/179.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.42

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