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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.24, 269.06 and 106.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.24, 269.06 and 106.27 is: 159.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.24 : 269.06 = 106.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.24/269.06 = 106.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.24x = 269.06 × 106.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.24x = 28,591.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,591.80/179.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.52

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