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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179, 268.50 and 70.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179, 268.50 and 70.84 is: 106.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179 : 268.50 = 70.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179/268.50 = 70.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179x = 268.50 × 70.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179x = 19,020.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,020.54/179
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.26

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