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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.09, 268.47 and 70.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.09, 268.47 and 70.85 is: 106.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.09 : 268.47 = 70.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.09/268.47 = 70.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.09x = 268.47 × 70.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.09x = 19,021.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,021.10/179.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.21

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