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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.33, 268.31 and 102.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.33, 268.31 and 102.33 is: 153.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.33 : 268.31 = 102.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.33/268.31 = 102.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.33x = 268.31 × 102.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.33x = 27,455.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,455.84/179.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.10

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