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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.86, 269.59 and 143.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.86, 269.59 and 143.82 is: 215.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.86 : 269.59 = 143.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.86/269.59 = 143.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.86x = 269.59 × 143.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.86x = 38,772.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,772.43/179.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.57

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