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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.99, 269.98 and 154.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.99, 269.98 and 154.47 is: 231.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.99 : 269.98 = 154.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.99/269.98 = 154.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.99x = 269.98 × 154.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.99x = 41,705.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,705.31/179.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.71

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