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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.32, 269.12 and 83.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.32, 269.12 and 83.20 is: 124.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.32 : 269.12 = 83.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.32/269.12 = 83.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.32x = 269.12 × 83.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.32x = 22,390.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,390.78/179.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.86

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