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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.36, 269.03 and 63.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.36, 269.03 and 63.82 is: 95.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.36 : 269.03 = 63.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.36/269.03 = 63.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.36x = 269.03 × 63.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.36x = 17,168.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,168.98/179.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.73

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