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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.44, 269.26 and 71.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.44, 269.26 and 71.22 is: 106.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.44 : 269.26 = 71.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.44/269.26 = 71.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.44x = 269.26 × 71.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.44x = 19,176.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,176.70/179.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.87

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