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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.58, 269.36 and 64.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.58, 269.36 and 64.01 is: 96.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.58 : 269.36 = 64.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.58/269.36 = 64.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.58x = 269.36 × 64.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.58x = 17,240.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,240.07/179.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.00

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