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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.89, 269.84 and 70.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.89, 269.84 and 70.22 is: 105.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.89 : 269.84 = 70.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.89/269.84 = 70.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.89x = 269.84 × 70.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.89x = 18,949.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,949.01/179.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.34

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