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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.41, 269.03 and 102.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.41, 269.03 and 102.41 is: 153.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.41 : 269.03 = 102.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.41/269.03 = 102.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.41x = 269.03 × 102.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.41x = 27,550.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,550.27/179.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.56

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