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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.07, 268.64 and 63.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.07, 268.64 and 63.58 is: 95.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.07 : 268.64 = 63.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.07/268.64 = 63.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.07x = 268.64 × 63.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.07x = 17,080.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,080.64/179.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.39

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