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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.02, 268.33 and 102.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.02, 268.33 and 102.03 is: 152.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.02 : 268.33 = 102.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.02/268.33 = 102.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.02x = 268.33 × 102.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.02x = 27,377.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,377.71/179.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.93

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