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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.57, 269.22 and 107.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.57, 269.22 and 107.48 is: 161.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.57 : 269.22 = 107.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.57/269.22 = 107.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.57x = 269.22 × 107.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.57x = 28,935.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,935.77/179.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.14

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