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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.65, 269.21 and 71.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.65, 269.21 and 71.31 is: 106.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.65 : 269.21 = 71.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.65/269.21 = 71.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.65x = 269.21 × 71.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.65x = 19,197.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,197.37/179.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.86

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