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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.96, 270.05 and 98.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.96, 270.05 and 98.85 is: 148.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.96 : 270.05 = 98.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.96/270.05 = 98.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.96x = 270.05 × 98.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.96x = 26,695.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,695.52/179.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.35

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