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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.47, 268.97 and 101.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.47, 268.97 and 101.46 is: 152.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.47 : 268.97 = 101.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.47/268.97 = 101.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.47x = 268.97 × 101.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.47x = 27,289.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,289.70/179.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.06

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