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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.74, 269.65 and 71.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.74, 269.65 and 71.56 is: 107.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.74 : 269.65 = 71.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.74/269.65 = 71.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.74x = 269.65 × 71.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.74x = 19,294.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,294.81/179.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.35

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