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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.92, 269.36 and 145.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.92, 269.36 and 145.52 is: 217.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.92 : 269.36 = 145.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.92/269.36 = 145.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.92x = 269.36 × 145.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.92x = 39,197.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,197.27/179.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.86

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