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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.42, 269.18 and 63.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.42, 269.18 and 63.86 is: 95.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.42 : 269.18 = 63.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.42/269.18 = 63.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.42x = 269.18 × 63.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.42x = 17,189.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,189.83/179.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.81

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