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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.40, 269.34 and 121.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.40, 269.34 and 121.80 is: 182.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.40 : 269.34 = 121.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.40/269.34 = 121.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.40x = 269.34 × 121.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.40x = 32,805.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,805.61/179.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.86

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