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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.96, 269.98 and 71.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.96, 269.98 and 71.76 is: 107.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.96 : 269.98 = 71.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.96/269.98 = 71.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.96x = 269.98 × 71.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.96x = 19,373.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,373.76/179.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.66

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