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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.10, 268.49 and 70.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.10, 268.49 and 70.96 is: 106.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.10 : 268.49 = 70.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.10/268.49 = 70.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.10x = 268.49 × 70.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.10x = 19,051.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,051.70/179.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.38

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