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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.05, 268.47 and 69.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.05, 268.47 and 69.26 is: 103.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.05 : 268.47 = 69.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.05/268.47 = 69.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.05x = 268.47 × 69.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.05x = 18,594.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,594.23/179.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.85

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