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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.89, 269.80 and 93.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.89, 269.80 and 93.17 is: 139.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.89 : 269.80 = 93.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.89/269.80 = 93.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.89x = 269.80 × 93.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.89x = 25,137.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,137.27/179.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.74

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