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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.53, 269.47 and 102.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.53, 269.47 and 102.64 is: 154.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.53 : 269.47 = 102.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.53/269.47 = 102.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.53x = 269.47 × 102.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.53x = 27,657.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,657.05/179.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.06

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