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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.36, 268.99 and 63.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.36, 268.99 and 63.80 is: 95.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.36 : 268.99 = 63.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.36/268.99 = 63.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.36x = 268.99 × 63.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.36x = 17,160.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,160.06/179.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.68

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