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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.35, 269.03 and 69.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.35, 269.03 and 69.68 is: 104.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.35 : 269.03 = 69.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.35/269.03 = 69.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.35x = 269.03 × 69.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.35x = 18,746.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,746.86/179.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.53

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