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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.95, 270.26 and 108.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.95, 270.26 and 108.25 is: 162.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.95 : 270.26 = 108.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.95/270.26 = 108.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.95x = 270.26 × 108.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.95x = 29,255.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,255.65/179.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.58

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