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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.35, 269.05 and 71.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.35, 269.05 and 71.11 is: 106.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.35 : 269.05 = 71.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.35/269.05 = 71.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.35x = 269.05 × 71.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.35x = 19,132.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,132.15/179.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.67

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