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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.84, 269.39 and 102.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.84, 269.39 and 102.63 is: 153.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.84 : 269.39 = 102.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.84/269.39 = 102.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.84x = 269.39 × 102.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.84x = 27,646.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,646.98/179.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.74

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