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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.39, 269.09 and 71.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.39, 269.09 and 71.18 is: 106.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.39 : 269.09 = 71.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.39/269.09 = 71.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.39x = 269.09 × 71.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.39x = 19,153.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,153.47/179.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.77

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