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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.98, 269.36 and 143.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.98, 269.36 and 143.54 is: 214.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.98 : 269.36 = 143.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.98/269.36 = 143.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.98x = 269.36 × 143.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.98x = 38,663.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,663.93/179.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.82

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