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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.95, 269.58 and 102.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.95, 269.58 and 102.69 is: 153.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.95 : 269.58 = 102.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.95/269.58 = 102.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.95x = 269.58 × 102.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.95x = 27,681.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,681.82/179.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.83

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