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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.18, 268.59 and 70.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.18, 268.59 and 70.86 is: 106.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.18 : 268.59 = 70.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.18/268.59 = 70.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.18x = 268.59 × 70.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.18x = 19,032.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,032.29/179.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.22

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