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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.22, 268.57 and 106.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.22, 268.57 and 106.11 is: 159.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.22 : 268.57 = 106.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.22/268.57 = 106.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.22x = 268.57 × 106.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.22x = 28,497.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,497.96/179.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.01

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