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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.01, 268.48 and 49.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.01, 268.48 and 49.02 is: 73.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.01 : 268.48 = 49.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.01/268.48 = 49.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.01x = 268.48 × 49.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.01x = 13,159.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,159.94/179.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.52

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