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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.55, 269.34 and 63.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.55, 269.34 and 63.98 is: 95.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.55 : 269.34 = 63.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.55/269.34 = 63.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.55x = 269.34 × 63.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.55x = 17,231.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,231.03/179.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.97

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