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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.82, 270.07 and 143.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.82, 270.07 and 143.98 is: 216.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.82 : 270.07 = 143.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.82/270.07 = 143.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.82x = 270.07 × 143.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.82x = 38,884.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,884.68/179.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.24

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