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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.99, 269.93 and 64.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.99, 269.93 and 64.42 is: 96.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.99 : 269.93 = 64.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.99/269.93 = 64.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.99x = 269.93 × 64.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.99x = 17,387.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,387.22/179.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.60

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