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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.49, 268.76 and 106.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.49, 268.76 and 106.31 is: 159.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.49 : 268.76 = 106.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.49/268.76 = 106.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.49x = 268.76 × 106.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.49x = 28,571.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,571.88/179.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.18

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