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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.71, 269.13 and 102.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.71, 269.13 and 102.44 is: 153.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.71 : 269.13 = 102.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.71/269.13 = 102.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.71x = 269.13 × 102.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.71x = 27,569.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,569.00/179.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.41

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