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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.76, 269.72 and 71.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.76, 269.72 and 71.62 is: 107.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.76 : 269.72 = 71.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.76/269.72 = 71.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.76x = 269.72 × 71.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.76x = 19,317.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,317.35/179.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.46

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