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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.40, 268.94 and 71.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.40, 268.94 and 71.16 is: 106.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.40 : 268.94 = 71.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.40/268.94 = 71.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.40x = 268.94 × 71.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.40x = 19,137.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,137.77/179.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.68

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