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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.01, 268.38 and 63.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.01, 268.38 and 63.45 is: 95.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.01 : 268.38 = 63.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.01/268.38 = 63.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.01x = 268.38 × 63.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.01x = 17,028.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,028.71/179.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.13

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