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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.08, 268.46 and 70.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.08, 268.46 and 70.94 is: 106.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.08 : 268.46 = 70.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.08/268.46 = 70.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.08x = 268.46 × 70.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.08x = 19,044.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,044.55/179.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.35

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