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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.87, 269.73 and 70.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.87, 269.73 and 70.16 is: 105.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.87 : 269.73 = 70.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.87/269.73 = 70.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.87x = 269.73 × 70.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.87x = 18,922.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,922.91/179.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.21

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