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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.99, 270.10 and 139.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.99, 270.10 and 139.49 is: 209.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.99 : 270.10 = 139.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.99/270.10 = 139.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.99x = 270.10 × 139.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.99x = 37,676.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,676.09/179.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.32

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