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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.07, 268.59 and 63.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.07, 268.59 and 63.48 is: 95.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.07 : 268.59 = 63.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.07/268.59 = 63.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.07x = 268.59 × 63.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.07x = 17,050.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,050.09/179.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.21

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