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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.24, 268.80 and 71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.24, 268.80 and 71 is: 106.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.24 : 268.80 = 71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.24/268.80 = 71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.24x = 268.80 × 71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.24x = 19,084.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,084.80/179.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.48

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