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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.02, 268.52 and 70.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.02, 268.52 and 70.78 is: 106.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.02 : 268.52 = 70.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.02/268.52 = 70.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.02x = 268.52 × 70.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.02x = 19,005.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,005.85/179.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.17

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