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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.98, 269.78 and 64.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.98, 269.78 and 64.33 is: 96.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.98 : 269.78 = 64.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.98/269.78 = 64.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.98x = 269.78 × 64.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.98x = 17,353.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,353.95/179.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.42

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