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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.98, 269.78 and 71.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.98, 269.78 and 71.74 is: 107.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.98 : 269.78 = 71.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.98/269.78 = 71.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.98x = 269.78 × 71.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.98x = 19,354.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,354.02/179.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.53

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