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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.93, 269.92 and 70.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.93, 269.92 and 70.25 is: 105.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.93 : 269.92 = 70.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.93/269.92 = 70.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.93x = 269.92 × 70.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.93x = 18,960.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,960.62/179.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.38

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