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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.75, 269.74 and 102.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.75, 269.74 and 102.78 is: 154.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.75 : 269.74 = 102.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.75/269.74 = 102.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.75x = 269.74 × 102.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.75x = 27,723.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,723.88/179.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.24

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