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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.05, 268.72 and 81.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.05, 268.72 and 81.70 is: 122.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.05 : 268.72 = 81.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.05/268.72 = 81.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.05x = 268.72 × 81.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.05x = 21,954.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,954.42/179.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.62

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