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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.32, 268.76 and 83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.32, 268.76 and 83 is: 124.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.32 : 268.76 = 83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.32/268.76 = 83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.32x = 268.76 × 83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.32x = 22,307.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,307.08/179.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.40

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