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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.10, 268.65 and 107.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.10, 268.65 and 107.28 is: 160.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.10 : 268.65 = 107.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.10/268.65 = 107.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.10x = 268.65 × 107.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.10x = 28,820.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,820.77/179.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.92

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