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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.87, 269.97 and 98.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.87, 269.97 and 98.88 is: 148.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.87 : 269.97 = 98.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.87/269.97 = 98.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.87x = 269.97 × 98.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.87x = 26,694.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,694.63/179.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.41

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