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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.21, 268.72 and 105.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.21, 268.72 and 105.10 is: 157.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.21 : 268.72 = 105.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.21/268.72 = 105.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.21x = 268.72 × 105.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.21x = 28,241.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,241.54/179.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.59

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