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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.92, 270.36 and 103

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.92, 270.36 and 103 is: 154.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.92 : 270.36 = 103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.92/270.36 = 103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.92x = 270.36 × 103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.92x = 27,847.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,847.08/179.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.77

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