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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.61, 269.66 and 106.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.61, 269.66 and 106.62 is: 160.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.61 : 269.66 = 106.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.61/269.66 = 106.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.61x = 269.66 × 106.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.61x = 28,750.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,750.62/179.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.07

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