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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.67, 269.33 and 64.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.67, 269.33 and 64.07 is: 96.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.67 : 269.33 = 64.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.67/269.33 = 64.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.67x = 269.33 × 64.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.67x = 17,254.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,254.31/179.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.03

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