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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.22, 268.62 and 63.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.22, 268.62 and 63.62 is: 95.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.22 : 268.62 = 63.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.22/268.62 = 63.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.22x = 268.62 × 63.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.22x = 17,089.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,089.60/179.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.36

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