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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.54, 268.92 and 102.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.54, 268.92 and 102.46 is: 153.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.54 : 268.92 = 102.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.54/268.92 = 102.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.54x = 268.92 × 102.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.54x = 27,554.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,554.26/179.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.47

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