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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.93, 269.81 and 64.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.93, 269.81 and 64.38 is: 96.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.93 : 269.81 = 64.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.93/269.81 = 64.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.93x = 269.81 × 64.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.93x = 17,369.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,369.52/179.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.54

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