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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.18, 268.50 and 70.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.18, 268.50 and 70.92 is: 106.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.18 : 268.50 = 70.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.18/268.50 = 70.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.18x = 268.50 × 70.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.18x = 19,042.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,042.02/179.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.27

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