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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.83, 269.67 and 64.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.83, 269.67 and 64.25 is: 96.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.83 : 269.67 = 64.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.83/269.67 = 64.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.83x = 269.67 × 64.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.83x = 17,326.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,326.78/179.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.35

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