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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.66, 269.45 and 64.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.66, 269.45 and 64.19 is: 96.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.66 : 269.45 = 64.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.66/269.45 = 64.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.66x = 269.45 × 64.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.66x = 17,294.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,294.33/179.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.26

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