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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.49, 269.25 and 71.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.49, 269.25 and 71.25 is: 106.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.49 : 269.25 = 71.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.49/269.25 = 71.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.49x = 269.25 × 71.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.49x = 19,184.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,184.06/179.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.88

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