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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.43, 269.22 and 107.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.43, 269.22 and 107.25 is: 160.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.43 : 269.22 = 107.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.43/269.22 = 107.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.43x = 269.22 × 107.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.43x = 28,873.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,873.85/179.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.92

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