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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.84, 269.87 and 98.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.84, 269.87 and 98.73 is: 148.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.84 : 269.87 = 98.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.84/269.87 = 98.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.84x = 269.87 × 98.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.84x = 26,643.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,643.77/179.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.15

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