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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.72, 269.48 and 107.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.72, 269.48 and 107.63 is: 161.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.72 : 269.48 = 107.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.72/269.48 = 107.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.72x = 269.48 × 107.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.72x = 29,004.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,004.13/179.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.39

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