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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.52, 268.67 and 107.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.52, 268.67 and 107.43 is: 160.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.52 : 268.67 = 107.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.52/268.67 = 107.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.52x = 268.67 × 107.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.52x = 28,863.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,863.22/179.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.78

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