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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.93, 269.97 and 107.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.93, 269.97 and 107.75 is: 161.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.93 : 269.97 = 107.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.93/269.97 = 107.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.93x = 269.97 × 107.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.93x = 29,089.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,089.27/179.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.67

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