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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.92, 270.02 and 71.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.92, 270.02 and 71.79 is: 107.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.92 : 270.02 = 71.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.92/270.02 = 71.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.92x = 270.02 × 71.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.92x = 19,383.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,383.03/179.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.73

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