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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.43, 269.18 and 71.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.43, 269.18 and 71.21 is: 106.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.43 : 269.18 = 71.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.43/269.18 = 71.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.43x = 269.18 × 71.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.43x = 19,166.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,166.61/179.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.82

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