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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.21, 268.62 and 70.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.21, 268.62 and 70.88 is: 106.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.21 : 268.62 = 70.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.21/268.62 = 70.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.21x = 268.62 × 70.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.21x = 19,038.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,038.18/179.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.23

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