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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.67, 269.15 and 105.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.67, 269.15 and 105.48 is: 158.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.67 : 269.15 = 105.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.67/269.15 = 105.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.67x = 269.15 × 105.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.67x = 28,390.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,390.42/179.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.02

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