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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.75, 269.45 and 70.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.75, 269.45 and 70.04 is: 104.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.75 : 269.45 = 70.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.75/269.45 = 70.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.75x = 269.45 × 70.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.75x = 18,870.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,870.58/179.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.98

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