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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.42, 269.06 and 107.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.42, 269.06 and 107.19 is: 160.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.42 : 269.06 = 107.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.42/269.06 = 107.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.42x = 269.06 × 107.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.42x = 28,840.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,840.01/179.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.74

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