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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.96, 269.21 and 149.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.96, 269.21 and 149.20 is: 223.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.96 : 269.21 = 149.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.96/269.21 = 149.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.96x = 269.21 × 149.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.96x = 40,165.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,165.83/179.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.20

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