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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.93, 270.01 and 98.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.93, 270.01 and 98.82 is: 148.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.93 : 270.01 = 98.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.93/270.01 = 98.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.93x = 270.01 × 98.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.93x = 26,682.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,682.39/179.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.29

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