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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.40, 268.91 and 81.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.40, 268.91 and 81.96 is: 122.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.40 : 268.91 = 81.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.40/268.91 = 81.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.40x = 268.91 × 81.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.40x = 22,039.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,039.45/179.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.85

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