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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.66, 269.33 and 71.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.66, 269.33 and 71.38 is: 107.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.66 : 269.33 = 71.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.66/269.33 = 71.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.66x = 269.33 × 71.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.66x = 19,223.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,223.43/179.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.00

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