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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.97, 269.40 and 131.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.97, 269.40 and 131.91 is: 197.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.97 : 269.40 = 131.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.97/269.40 = 131.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.97x = 269.40 × 131.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.97x = 35,536.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,536.55/179.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.46

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