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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.21, 268.85 and 106.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.21, 268.85 and 106.05 is: 159.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.21 : 268.85 = 106.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.21/268.85 = 106.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.21x = 268.85 × 106.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.21x = 28,511.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,511.68/179.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.10

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