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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.14, 268.64 and 69.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.14, 268.64 and 69.39 is: 104.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.14 : 268.64 = 69.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.14/268.64 = 69.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.14x = 268.64 × 69.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.14x = 18,640.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,640.58/179.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.06

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