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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.43, 268.73 and 107.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.43, 268.73 and 107.13 is: 160.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.43 : 268.73 = 107.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.43/268.73 = 107.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.43x = 268.73 × 107.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.43x = 28,789.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,789.04/179.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.45

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