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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.15, 268.61 and 82.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.15, 268.61 and 82.87 is: 124.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.15 : 268.61 = 82.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.15/268.61 = 82.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.15x = 268.61 × 82.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.15x = 22,259.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,259.71/179.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.25

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