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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.97, 269.50 and 92.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.97, 269.50 and 92.99 is: 139.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.97 : 269.50 = 92.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.97/269.50 = 92.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.97x = 269.50 × 92.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.97x = 25,059.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,059.79/179.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.24

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