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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.62, 269.33 and 71.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.62, 269.33 and 71.35 is: 106.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.62 : 269.33 = 71.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.62/269.33 = 71.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.62x = 269.33 × 71.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.62x = 19,215.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,215.67/179.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.98

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