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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.77, 269.58 and 64.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.77, 269.58 and 64.18 is: 96.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.77 : 269.58 = 64.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.77/269.58 = 64.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.77x = 269.58 × 64.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.77x = 17,301.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,301.64/179.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.24

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