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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.37, 268.94 and 81.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.37, 268.94 and 81.77 is: 122.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.37 : 268.94 = 81.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.37/268.94 = 81.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.37x = 268.94 × 81.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.37x = 21,991.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,991.22/179.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.60

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