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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.46, 269.19 and 106.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.46, 269.19 and 106.34 is: 159.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.46 : 269.19 = 106.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.46/269.19 = 106.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.46x = 269.19 × 106.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.46x = 28,624.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,624.32/179.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.50

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