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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.06, 268.61 and 63.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.06, 268.61 and 63.50 is: 95.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.06 : 268.61 = 63.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.06/268.61 = 63.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.06x = 268.61 × 63.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.06x = 17,056.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,056.74/179.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.26

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