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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.69, 269.34 and 71.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.69, 269.34 and 71.45 is: 107.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.69 : 269.34 = 71.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.69/269.34 = 71.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.69x = 269.34 × 71.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.69x = 19,243.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,243.00/179.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.09

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