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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.98, 269.85 and 107.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.98, 269.85 and 107.89 is: 161.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.98 : 269.85 = 107.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.98/269.85 = 107.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.98x = 269.85 × 107.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.98x = 29,114.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,114.12/179.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.76

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