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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.67, 269.44 and 62.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.67, 269.44 and 62.52 is: 93.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.67 : 269.44 = 62.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.67/269.44 = 62.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.67x = 269.44 × 62.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.67x = 16,844.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,844.04/179.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.75

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