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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.08, 268.36 and 70.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.08, 268.36 and 70.72 is: 105.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.08 : 268.36 = 70.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.08/268.36 = 70.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.08x = 268.36 × 70.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.08x = 18,978.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,978.42/179.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.98

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