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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.27, 268.39 and 121.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.27, 268.39 and 121.35 is: 181.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.27 : 268.39 = 121.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.27/268.39 = 121.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.27x = 268.39 × 121.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.27x = 32,569.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,569.13/179.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.68

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