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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.87, 269.56 and 71.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.87, 269.56 and 71.60 is: 107.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.87 : 269.56 = 71.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.87/269.56 = 71.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.87x = 269.56 × 71.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.87x = 19,300.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,300.50/179.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.30

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