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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.04, 268.64 and 93.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.04, 268.64 and 93.60 is: 140.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.04 : 268.64 = 93.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.04/268.64 = 93.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.04x = 268.64 × 93.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.04x = 25,144.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,144.70/179.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.44

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