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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.92, 269.90 and 71.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.92, 269.90 and 71.72 is: 107.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.92 : 269.90 = 71.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.92/269.90 = 71.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.92x = 269.90 × 71.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.92x = 19,356.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,356.80/179.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.58

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