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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.83, 269.20 and 102.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.83, 269.20 and 102.66 is: 153.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.83 : 269.20 = 102.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.83/269.20 = 102.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.83x = 269.20 × 102.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.83x = 27,636.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,636.07/179.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.68

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