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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.17, 268.85 and 106.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.17, 268.85 and 106.88 is: 160.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.17 : 268.85 = 106.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.17/268.85 = 106.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.17x = 268.85 × 106.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.17x = 28,733.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,733.61/179.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.37

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