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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.69, 269.53 and 64.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.69, 269.53 and 64.16 is: 96.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.69 : 269.53 = 64.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.69/269.53 = 64.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.69x = 269.53 × 64.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.69x = 17,292.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,292.55/179.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.24

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