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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.83, 269.76 and 70.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.83, 269.76 and 70.14 is: 105.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.83 : 269.76 = 70.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.83/269.76 = 70.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.83x = 269.76 × 70.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.83x = 18,920.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,920.97/179.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.22

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