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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.32, 268.90 and 71.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.32, 268.90 and 71.03 is: 106.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.32 : 268.90 = 71.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.32/268.90 = 71.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.32x = 268.90 × 71.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.32x = 19,099.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,099.97/179.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.51

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