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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.91, 269.79 and 64.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.91, 269.79 and 64.35 is: 96.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.91 : 269.79 = 64.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.91/269.79 = 64.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.91x = 269.79 × 64.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.91x = 17,360.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,360.66/179.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.50

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