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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.13, 268.80 and 71.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.13, 268.80 and 71.01 is: 106.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.13 : 268.80 = 71.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.13/268.80 = 71.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.13x = 268.80 × 71.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.13x = 19,087.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,087.49/179.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.56

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