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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.34, 269.01 and 71.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.34, 269.01 and 71.13 is: 106.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.34 : 269.01 = 71.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.34/269.01 = 71.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.34x = 269.01 × 71.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.34x = 19,134.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,134.68/179.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.70

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