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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.71, 269.61 and 71.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.71, 269.61 and 71.47 is: 107.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.71 : 269.61 = 71.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.71/269.61 = 71.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.71x = 269.61 × 71.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.71x = 19,269.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,269.03/179.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.22

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