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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.25, 268.86 and 71.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.25, 268.86 and 71.01 is: 106.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.25 : 268.86 = 71.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.25/268.86 = 71.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.25x = 268.86 × 71.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.25x = 19,091.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,091.75/179.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.51

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