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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.87, 269.83 and 71.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.87, 269.83 and 71.66 is: 107.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.87 : 269.83 = 71.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.87/269.83 = 71.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.87x = 269.83 × 71.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.87x = 19,336.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,336.02/179.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.50

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