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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.78, 269.52 and 102.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.78, 269.52 and 102.67 is: 153.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.78 : 269.52 = 102.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.78/269.52 = 102.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.78x = 269.52 × 102.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.78x = 27,671.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,671.62/179.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.92

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