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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.93, 269.82 and 71.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.93, 269.82 and 71.69 is: 107.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.93 : 269.82 = 71.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.93/269.82 = 71.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.93x = 269.82 × 71.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.93x = 19,342.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,342.05/179.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.50

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