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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.59, 269.27 and 68.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.59, 269.27 and 68.36 is: 102.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.59 : 269.27 = 68.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.59/269.27 = 68.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.59x = 269.27 × 68.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.59x = 18,407.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,407.30/179.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.50

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