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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.13, 268.46 and 81.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.13, 268.46 and 81.62 is: 122.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.13 : 268.46 = 81.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.13/268.46 = 81.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.13x = 268.46 × 81.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.13x = 21,911.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,911.30/179.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.32

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