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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.58, 269.31 and 71.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.58, 269.31 and 71.34 is: 106.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.58 : 269.31 = 71.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.58/269.31 = 71.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.58x = 269.31 × 71.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.58x = 19,212.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,212.58/179.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.99

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