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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.86, 269.59 and 71.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.86, 269.59 and 71.53 is: 107.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.86 : 269.59 = 71.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.86/269.59 = 71.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.86x = 269.59 × 71.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.86x = 19,283.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,283.77/179.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.22

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