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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.30, 268.47 and 107.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.30, 268.47 and 107.02 is: 160.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.30 : 268.47 = 107.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.30/268.47 = 107.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.30x = 268.47 × 107.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.30x = 28,731.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,731.66/179.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.24

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