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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.70, 268.90 and 102.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.70, 268.90 and 102.44 is: 153.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.70 : 268.90 = 102.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.70/268.90 = 102.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.70x = 268.90 × 102.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.70x = 27,546.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,546.12/179.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.29

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