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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.15, 268.46 and 105.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.15, 268.46 and 105.95 is: 158.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.15 : 268.46 = 105.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.15/268.46 = 105.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.15x = 268.46 × 105.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.15x = 28,441.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,441.46/179.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.76

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