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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.22, 268.71 and 69.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.22, 268.71 and 69.48 is: 104.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.22 : 268.71 = 69.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.22/268.71 = 69.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.22x = 268.71 × 69.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.22x = 18,669.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,669.97/179.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.17

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