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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.19, 268.38 and 121.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.19, 268.38 and 121.41 is: 181.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.19 : 268.38 = 121.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.19/268.38 = 121.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.19x = 268.38 × 121.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.19x = 32,584.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,584.02/179.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.84

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