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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.84, 269.80 and 64.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.84, 269.80 and 64.32 is: 96.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.84 : 269.80 = 64.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.84/269.80 = 64.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.84x = 269.80 × 64.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.84x = 17,353.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,353.54/179.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.49

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