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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.55, 269.34 and 64.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.55, 269.34 and 64.02 is: 96.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.55 : 269.34 = 64.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.55/269.34 = 64.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.55x = 269.34 × 64.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.55x = 17,243.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,243.15/179.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.04

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