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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.71, 268.88 and 106.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.71, 268.88 and 106.62 is: 159.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.71 : 268.88 = 106.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.71/268.88 = 106.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.71x = 268.88 × 106.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.71x = 28,666.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,666.78/179.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.52

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