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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.96, 269.22 and 143.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.96, 269.22 and 143.96 is: 215.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.96 : 269.22 = 143.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.96/269.22 = 143.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.96x = 269.22 × 143.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.96x = 38,756.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,756.91/179.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.36

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