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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.55, 268.92 and 107.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.55, 268.92 and 107.26 is: 160.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.55 : 268.92 = 107.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.55/268.92 = 107.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.55x = 268.92 × 107.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.55x = 28,843.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,843.69/179.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.64

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