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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.12, 268.85 and 102.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.12, 268.85 and 102.17 is: 153.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.12 : 268.85 = 102.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.12/268.85 = 102.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.12x = 268.85 × 102.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.12x = 27,466.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,466.55/179.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.35

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