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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.22, 268.68 and 102.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.22, 268.68 and 102.15 is: 153.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.22 : 268.68 = 102.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.22/268.68 = 102.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.22x = 268.68 × 102.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.22x = 27,445.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,445.66/179.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.14

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