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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.44, 268.80 and 107.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.44, 268.80 and 107.04 is: 160.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.44 : 268.80 = 107.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.44/268.80 = 107.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.44x = 268.80 × 107.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.44x = 28,772.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,772.35/179.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.35

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