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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.92, 269.90 and 136.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.92, 269.90 and 136.64 is: 204.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.92 : 269.90 = 136.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.92/269.90 = 136.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.92x = 269.90 × 136.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.92x = 36,879.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,879.14/179.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.98

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