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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.01, 268.52 and 107.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.01, 268.52 and 107.02 is: 160.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.01 : 268.52 = 107.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.01/268.52 = 107.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.01x = 268.52 × 107.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.01x = 28,736.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,736.81/179.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.53

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