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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.35, 268.92 and 63.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.35, 268.92 and 63.74 is: 95.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.35 : 268.92 = 63.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.35/268.92 = 63.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.35x = 268.92 × 63.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.35x = 17,141.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,141.63/179.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.58

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