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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.94, 269.94 and 64.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.94, 269.94 and 64.38 is: 96.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.94 : 269.94 = 64.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.94/269.94 = 64.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.94x = 269.94 × 64.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.94x = 17,378.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,378.74/179.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.58

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