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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.11, 268.74 and 81.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.11, 268.74 and 81.61 is: 122.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.11 : 268.74 = 81.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.11/268.74 = 81.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.11x = 268.74 × 81.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.11x = 21,931.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,931.43/179.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.45

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