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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.77, 269.61 and 70.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.77, 269.61 and 70.08 is: 105.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.77 : 269.61 = 70.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.77/269.61 = 70.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.77x = 269.61 × 70.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.77x = 18,895.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,895.12/179.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.11

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