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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.85, 269.74 and 70.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.85, 269.74 and 70.17 is: 105.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.85 : 269.74 = 70.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.85/269.74 = 70.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.85x = 269.74 × 70.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.85x = 18,926.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,926.58/179.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.23

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