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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.24, 269 and 107.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.24, 269 and 107.16 is: 160.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.24 : 269 = 107.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.24/269 = 107.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.24x = 269 × 107.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.24x = 28,826.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,826.04/179.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.82

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