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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.86, 269.44 and 98.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.86, 269.44 and 98.59 is: 147.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.86 : 269.44 = 98.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.86/269.44 = 98.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.86x = 269.44 × 98.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.86x = 26,564.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,564.09/179.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.69

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