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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.62, 269.39 and 64.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.62, 269.39 and 64.09 is: 96.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.62 : 269.39 = 64.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.62/269.39 = 64.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.62x = 269.39 × 64.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.62x = 17,265.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,265.70/179.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.12

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