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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.63, 269.46 and 64.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.63, 269.46 and 64.11 is: 96.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.63 : 269.46 = 64.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.63/269.46 = 64.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.63x = 269.46 × 64.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.63x = 17,275.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,275.08/179.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.17

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