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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.96, 269.79 and 71.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.96, 269.79 and 71.67 is: 107.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.96 : 269.79 = 71.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.96/269.79 = 71.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.96x = 269.79 × 71.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.96x = 19,335.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,335.85/179.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.45

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