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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.08, 268.72 and 81.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.08, 268.72 and 81.64 is: 122.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.08 : 268.72 = 81.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.08/268.72 = 81.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.08x = 268.72 × 81.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.08x = 21,938.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,938.43/179.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.51

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