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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.44, 268.63 and 121.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.44, 268.63 and 121.51 is: 181.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.44 : 268.63 = 121.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.44/268.63 = 121.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.44x = 268.63 × 121.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.44x = 32,640.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,640.26/179.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.90

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