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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.54, 269.37 and 71.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.54, 269.37 and 71.33 is: 107.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.54 : 269.37 = 71.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.54/269.37 = 71.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.54x = 269.37 × 71.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.54x = 19,212.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,212.82/179.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.01

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