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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.76, 269.60 and 70.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.76, 269.60 and 70.07 is: 105.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.76 : 269.60 = 70.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.76/269.60 = 70.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.76x = 269.60 × 70.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.76x = 18,889.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,889.17/179.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.08

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