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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.71, 269.59 and 64.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.71, 269.59 and 64.13 is: 96.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.71 : 269.59 = 64.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.71/269.59 = 64.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.71x = 269.59 × 64.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.71x = 17,287.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,287.94/179.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.20

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