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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.41, 268.80 and 81.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.41, 268.80 and 81.74 is: 122.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.41 : 268.80 = 81.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.41/268.80 = 81.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.41x = 268.80 × 81.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.41x = 21,971.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,971.71/179.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.47

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