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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.76, 269.52 and 64.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.76, 269.52 and 64.16 is: 96.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.76 : 269.52 = 64.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.76/269.52 = 64.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.76x = 269.52 × 64.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.76x = 17,292.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,292.40/179.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.20

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