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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.05, 268.55 and 63.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.05, 268.55 and 63.46 is: 95.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.05 : 268.55 = 63.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.05/268.55 = 63.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.05x = 268.55 × 63.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.05x = 17,043.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,043.30/179.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.19

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