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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.74, 269.62 and 107.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.74, 269.62 and 107.50 is: 161.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.74 : 269.62 = 107.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.74/269.62 = 107.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.74x = 269.62 × 107.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.74x = 28,984.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,984.15/179.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.26

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