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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.60, 269.22 and 71.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.60, 269.22 and 71.46 is: 107.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.60 : 269.22 = 71.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.60/269.22 = 71.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.60x = 269.22 × 71.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.60x = 19,238.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,238.46/179.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.12

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