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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.69, 269.39 and 102.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.69, 269.39 and 102.69 is: 153.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.69 : 269.39 = 102.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.69/269.39 = 102.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.69x = 269.39 × 102.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.69x = 27,663.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,663.92/179.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.96

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