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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.48, 268.86 and 107.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.48, 268.86 and 107.21 is: 160.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.48 : 268.86 = 107.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.48/268.86 = 107.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.48x = 268.86 × 107.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.48x = 28,824.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,824.48/179.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.60

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