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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.81, 269.50 and 98.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.81, 269.50 and 98.72 is: 147.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.81 : 269.50 = 98.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.81/269.50 = 98.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.81x = 269.50 × 98.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.81x = 26,605.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,605.04/179.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.96

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