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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.74, 269.60 and 64.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.74, 269.60 and 64.16 is: 96.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.74 : 269.60 = 64.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.74/269.60 = 64.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.74x = 269.60 × 64.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.74x = 17,296.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,296.88/179.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.24

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