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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.79, 269.30 and 102.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.79, 269.30 and 102.71 is: 153.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.79 : 269.30 = 102.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.79/269.30 = 102.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.79x = 269.30 × 102.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.79x = 27,660.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,660.22/179.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.85

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