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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.44, 268.84 and 107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.44, 268.84 and 107.20 is: 160.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.44 : 268.84 = 107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.44/268.84 = 107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.44x = 268.84 × 107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.44x = 28,819.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,819.65/179.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.61

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