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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.93, 269.91 and 137.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.93, 269.91 and 137.16 is: 205.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.93 : 269.91 = 137.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.93/269.91 = 137.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.93x = 269.91 × 137.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.93x = 37,020.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,020.86/179.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.75

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