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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.82, 270.14 and 134.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.82, 270.14 and 134.46 is: 201.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.82 : 270.14 = 134.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.82/270.14 = 134.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.82x = 270.14 × 134.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.82x = 36,322.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,322.35/179.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.99

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