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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.22, 268.65 and 82.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.22, 268.65 and 82.86 is: 124.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.22 : 268.65 = 82.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.22/268.65 = 82.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.22x = 268.65 × 82.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.22x = 22,260.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,260.34/179.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.21

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