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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.02, 268.49 and 48.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.02, 268.49 and 48.99 is: 73.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.02 : 268.49 = 48.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.02/268.49 = 48.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.02x = 268.49 × 48.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.02x = 13,153.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,153.45/179.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.48

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