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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.35, 269.12 and 81.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.35, 269.12 and 81.91 is: 122.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.35 : 269.12 = 81.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.35/269.12 = 81.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.35x = 269.12 × 81.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.35x = 22,043.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,043.62/179.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.91

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