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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.84, 269.69 and 93.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.84, 269.69 and 93.21 is: 139.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.84 : 269.69 = 93.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.84/269.69 = 93.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.84x = 269.69 × 93.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.84x = 25,137.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,137.34/179.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.78

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