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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.32, 268.96 and 63.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.32, 268.96 and 63.82 is: 95.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.32 : 268.96 = 63.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.32/268.96 = 63.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.32x = 268.96 × 63.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.32x = 17,165.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,165.03/179.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.72

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