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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.76, 269.58 and 107.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.76, 269.58 and 107.52 is: 161.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.76 : 269.58 = 107.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.76/269.58 = 107.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.76x = 269.58 × 107.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.76x = 28,985.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,985.24/179.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.24

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