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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.82, 268.92 and 138.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.82, 268.92 and 138.78 is: 207.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.82 : 268.92 = 138.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.82/268.92 = 138.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.82x = 268.92 × 138.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.82x = 37,320.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,320.72/179.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.54

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