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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.82, 269.19 and 106.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.82, 269.19 and 106.52 is: 159.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.82 : 269.19 = 106.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.82/269.19 = 106.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.82x = 269.19 × 106.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.82x = 28,672.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,672.77/179.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.45

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