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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.82, 269.67 and 70.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.82, 269.67 and 70.14 is: 105.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.82 : 269.67 = 70.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.82/269.67 = 70.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.82x = 269.67 × 70.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.82x = 18,915.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,915.93/179.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.19

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