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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.43, 268.95 and 102.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.43, 268.95 and 102.39 is: 153.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.43 : 268.95 = 102.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.43/268.95 = 102.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.43x = 268.95 × 102.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.43x = 27,537.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,537.79/179.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.47

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